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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Reconciliation of Company's Residential Product Warranty Reserve (Detail) - Surface Flaking Warranty Reserve [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 37,692 | $ 33,522
Provisions and changes in estimates | 4,268 | 10,852
Settlements made during the period | (6,961) | (6,682)
Ending balance | 34,999 | 37,692
Surface Flaking [Member] |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 33,847 | 29,673
Provisions and changes in estimates |  | 9,835
Settlements made during the period | (5,689) | (5,661)
Ending balance | 28,158 | 33,847
Other Residential [Member] |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 3,845 | 3,849
Provisions and changes in estimates | 4,268 | 1,017
Settlements made during the period | (1,272) | (1,021)
Ending balance | $ 6,841 | $ 3,845

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