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Receivables
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables

6. Receivables

We have a diversified customer base concentrated in the building products business. Credit risk is monitored and provisions for expected losses are provided as determined necessary by management. We generally do not require collateral.

The following reflects our activity in receivables related reserve accounts:

 

      September 30,       September 30,       September 30,       September 30,  
    Beginning
Balance		     Expense/
(Income)		     Write offs and
Other, Net		     Ending
Balance		  
    (In thousands)  

Fiscal 2009

                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts and related reserves

   $ 10,114     $ 3,879     $ (5,606 )    $ 8,387  

Fiscal 2010

                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts and related reserves

   $ 8,387     $ 2,222     $ (4,894 )    $ 5,715  

Fiscal 2011

                                

Allowance for doubtful accounts and related reserves

   $ 5,715     $ 2,576     $ (3,156 )    $ 5,135