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Acquisitions - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Industrial Wood Acquisition [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 4,454.2 | $ 4,293.1
Net income | 55.0 | 45.9
Net income attributable to controlling interests | $ 44.0 | $ 40.1
Net income per share (Basic) (in dollars per share) | $ 0.18 | $ 0.17
Net income per share (Diluted) (in dollars per share) | $ 0.18 | $ 0.16
Acquisition-related Costs [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Net income | $ 5.3 |
Acquisition-related Costs, Net of Tax [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Net income | 3.3 |
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Net income | $ 2.8 |

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