Cover	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2022 shares
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Oct. 01, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-14315
Entity Registrant Name	Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	76-0127701
Entity Address, Address Line One	5020 Weston Parkway
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 400
Entity Address, City or Town	Cary
Entity Address, State or Province	NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	27513
City Area Code	866
Local Phone Number	419-0042
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0
Entity Central Index Key	0000883902
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false