Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		66 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020	Sep. 25, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 26, 2021	Sep. 02, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 172,256	$ 43,957	$ 348,426	$ 106,395
Retail Distribution Business
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent)						17.00%
Tecumseh Products Holdings LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest in the joint venture, ownership percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Net income (loss)	$ 2,800	$ (5,500)	$ 100	$ (20,400)
Second Unconsolidated Affiliate
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest in the joint venture, ownership percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Mueller Middle East
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest in the joint venture, ownership percentage	40.00%		40.00%
Cash invested to acquire joint venture interest					$ 5,000