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Revenue - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018
Packaging Corporation of America |
Revenue [Line Items] |
Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00%
Boise Cascade Co-Owner of LTP |
Revenue [Line Items] |
Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00%

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