The expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of a tangible asset over the asset's useful life. This element applies only to an asset used in the production of goods sold.

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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Property And Equipment) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 3.4	$ 3.2	$ 3.1
Cost of goods sold, depreciation	$ 0.8	$ 1.0	$ 1.2
Minimum [Member] \| Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	10 years
Minimum [Member] \| Machinery, Equipment And Vehicles [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Vehicles [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Software and Computer Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	40 years
Maximum [Member] \| Machinery, Equipment And Vehicles [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	15 years
Maximum [Member] \| Vehicles [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	5 years
Maximum [Member] \| Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Software and Computer Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life	5 years