Warranties

3 Months Ended

Jul. 01, 2017

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Extended Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Homes are generally warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of one year commencing at the time of sale to the retail customer. Estimated costs relating to home warranties are recorded at the date of sale. The Company has recorded a liability for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold based upon management's assessment of historical experience factors, an estimate of the amount of homes in the distribution channel and current industry trends.

Warranties

Warranties

Homes are generally warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of one year commencing at the time of sale to the retail customer. Estimated costs relating to home warranties are recorded at the date of sale. The Company has recorded a liability for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold based upon management's assessment of historical experience factors, an estimate of the amount of homes in the distribution channel and current industry trends. Activity in the liability for estimated warranties was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	July 1, 2017			July 2, 2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	15,479		$	13,371
Purchase accounting additions	838			—
Charged to costs and expenses	5,223			6,136
Payments and deductions	(5,224		)	(5,789		)
Balance at end of period	$	16,316		$	13,718