Business Segments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 319,875	$ 324,575	$ 516,464	$ 533,559
Vinyl Windows [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	106,390	102,559	176,030	170,194
Vinyl Siding Products [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	59,628	61,123	93,722	100,860
Metal Products [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	40,500	46,136	67,807	77,997
Third-Party Payor [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	84,283	89,268	127,195	140,284
Other Products and Services [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 29,074	$ 25,489	$ 51,710	$ 44,224