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Goodwill and Related Intangible Assets (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at | $ 236,044 | $ 341,174 |
Acquired goodwill | 57,180 |  |
Impairment |  | (104,565) | $ (104,565)
Foreign currency translation | (834) | (565) |
Balance at | 292,390 | 236,044 | 341,174
Residential Products |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at | 181,285 | 195,520 |
Acquired goodwill | 0 |  |
Impairment |  | (14,235) |
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0 |
Balance at | 181,285 | 181,285 | 195,520
Industrial and Infrastructure Products |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at | 54,759 | 145,654 |
Acquired goodwill | 0 |  |
Impairment |  | (90,330) |
Foreign currency translation | (1,055) | (565) |
Balance at | 53,704 | 54,759 | 145,654
Renewable Energy and Conservation |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at | 0 | 0 |
Acquired goodwill | 57,180 |  |
Impairment |  | 0 |
Foreign currency translation | 221 | 0 |
Balance at | $ 57,401 | $ 0 | $ 0

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