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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
EXCO/HGI JV [Member] | EXCO [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business Acquisition Percentage Of Equity Interests Acquired | 25.50%
EXCO/HGI JV [Member] | HGI [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Business Acquisition Percentage Of Equity Interests Acquired | 74.40%
Liquid Fence Promissory Note [Member] | The Liquid Fence Company [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Notes Payable, Current | 24 months

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