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Acquisitions and Divestitures Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($) company | Dec. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 258,174 | $ 270,820
Two Small Hearth Companies |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of assets acquired | company | 2 |
Payments for asset acquisitions | $ 10,000 |
Goodwill | $ 8,900 |

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