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| Network | 132 - Disclosure - Property and Equipment (Tables) (http://www.beaconroofingsupply.com/role/PropertyAndEquipmentTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001124941 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Property and Equipment, net | The following table provides a detailed breakout of property and equipment, by type (in thousands):
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