Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Reconciliation of Company's Residential Product Warranty Reserve (Detail) - Surface Flaking Warranty Reserve [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 25,494	$ 30,754
Provisions and changes in estimates	321	505
Settlements made during the period	(725)	(925)
Ending balance	25,090	30,334
Surface Flaking [Member]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Beginning balance	19,024	23,951
Settlements made during the period	(557)	(633)
Ending balance	18,467	23,318
Other Residential [Member]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Beginning balance	6,470	6,803
Provisions and changes in estimates	321	505
Settlements made during the period	(168)	(292)
Ending balance	$ 6,623	$ 7,016

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