Business Segments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 353,742	$ 339,905	$ 870,206	$ 873,464
Vinyl Windows [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	113,807	100,869	289,837	271,063
Vinyl Siding Products [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	66,511	64,457	160,233	165,317
Metal Products [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	47,562	50,132	115,369	128,129
Third-Party Payor [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	91,717	95,475	218,912	235,758
Other Products and Services [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 34,145	$ 28,972	$ 85,855	$ 73,197