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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |
Impairment of long-lived assets | $ (9.0)
Nonoperating Assets in Canada, Minnesota and Texas [Member] |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 47.0
EWP Facility Producing LSL and OSB [Member] |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 39.0
Siding Facility Expected To Sell [Member] |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |
Impairment of long-lived assets | $ 5.0

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