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Document and Entity Information
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name BlueLinx Holdings Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001301787  
Trading Symbol bxc  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-04  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   86,628,363
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 28, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3