| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2412402 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Warranty Activity) (Details) (http://www.greenbrickpartners.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesScheduleOfWarrantyActivityDetails) |
| Table | Product Warranty Liability [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001373670 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Balance Sheet Location [Axis] | Accrued Expenses |
| Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31 | |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | |||
Additions | |||
Charges | ( | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 474,000 | 460,000 | |