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Segment Information Identifiable assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Assets | $ 2,176.3 | $ 2,348.8
OSB |  |
Assets | 596.9 | 675.8
Siding |  |
Assets | 316.3 | 205.5
Engineered Wood Products |  |
Assets | 119.6 | 130.5
South America |  |
Assets | 92.7 | 126.8
Other |  |
Assets | 40.4 | 41.2
Unallocated Amount to Segment |  |
Assets | $ 1,010.4 | $ 1,169.0

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