| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100590 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Detail) (http://www.bldr.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsEstimatedAmortizationExpenseForIntangibleAssetsDetail) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001316835 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021 | |
Thereafter | |
Total future net intangible amortization expense |