BMC Stock (BMCH) 10-K 4 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001574815	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	26,112,007	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,138	$2,691
Restricted assets	460	3,821
Accounts receivable, net	111,285	90,297
Inventories, net	91,303	73,918
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	7,921	5,176
Assets held for sale	2,363	6,198
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,332	8,682
Deferred income taxes	3,332	3,562
Total current assets	227,134	194,345
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	56,039	55,076
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	24,789	25,865
Goodwill	7,186	6,511
Restricted assets	1,359	2,202
Other assets	2,033	2,013
Total assets	318,540	286,012
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	64,984	74,231
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	30,528	25,277
Revolving line of credit	0	72,218
Income taxes payable	2,989	2,939
Current portion of restructuring reserve	1,594	1,513
Current portion of capital lease obligation	1,240	1,329
Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts	1,599	1,239
Total current liabilities	102,934	178,746
Revolving line of credit	59,072	0
Long-term portion of capital lease obligation	6,011	5,635
Deferred income taxes	15,496	16,983
Other long-term liabilities	7,346	9,007
Total liabilities	190,859	210,371
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)	'	'
Preferred stock	0	0
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock	261	0
Additional paid-in capital	144,570	46,534
Retained deficit	-17,150	-12,515
Total stockholders' equity	127,681	34,164
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	318,540	286,012
Redeemable Class A Junior Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'
Preferred stock	0	0
Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'
Preferred stock	0	36,477
Class C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'
Preferred stock	0	5,000
Class A Voting common stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock	0	116
Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock	$0	$29

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Redeemable Class A Junior Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Class A Junior Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred Stock [Member]	Class C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Class C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	$0	$0.01	$0	$0.01
Preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares)	0	10,000	0	500,000	0	5,000
Preferred shares, shares issued (in shares)	0	10,000	0	75,000	0	5,000
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	5,100	0	36,388	0	5,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,197,037	$942,398	$759,982
Cost of goods sold	922,634	727,670	591,017
Gross profit	274,403	214,728	168,965
Selling, general and administrative expenses	254,935	221,192	213,036
Depreciation expense	5,890	7,759	11,844
Amortization expense	2,236	1,470	1,457
Impairment assets held for sale	432	361	580
IPO transaction-related costs	10,008	0	0
Restructuring expense	141	2,853	1,349
Total operating expenses	273,642	233,635	228,266
Income (loss) from operations	761	-18,907	-59,301
Other income (expenses)	'	'	'
Interest expense	-3,793	-4,037	-2,842
Other income (expense), net	870	278	-2,120
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	-2,162	-22,666	-64,263
Income tax (expense) benefit	-2,874	8,084	22,332
Loss from continuing operations	-5,036	-14,582	-41,931
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $243, $52, and $658, respectively	401	49	-202
Net loss	-4,635	-14,533	-42,133
Class B Senior Preferred stock deemed dividend	1,836	4,480	4,188
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class C Convertible Preferred stock	0	-5,000	0
Loss attributable to common stockholders	($6,471)	($24,013)	($46,321)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted (in shares)	18,205,892	13,153,446	22,262,337
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.38)	($1.83)	($2.07)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.02	$0	($0.01)
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.36)	($1.83)	($2.08)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discontinued operations, income tax expense (benefit)	$243	$52	$658

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Statement (USD $)

Total

Class A Voting common stock [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Additional paid-in capital [Member]

Additional paid-in capital [Member]

Retained earnings (deficit) [Member]

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

USD ($)

Class A Voting common stock [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Conversion of Class_A Common [Member]

Conversion of Class_B Common [Member]

Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO [Member]

USD ($)

Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Stockholders' equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2010

$122,229

'

'

'

$227

$20

'

'

'

$73,643

'

$48,339

Common stock outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010

'

'

'

'

22,725,500

1,973,509

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock

-4,188

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,188

Conversion of stock, issued

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of shares from existing stockholders (in shares)

'

'

'

'

-11,135,495

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of shares from existing stockholders

-25,000

'

'

'

-111

'

'

'

'

-24,889

'

'

Stockholder loans related to tax withholding on stock issuance

134

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

134

'

'

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

272,706

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures

0

'

'

'

'

-3

'

'

'

3

'

'

Stock compensation expense

384

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

384

'

'

Net loss

-42,133

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-42,133

Stockholders' equity, end of period at Dec. 31, 2011

51,426

'

'

'

116

17

'

'

'

49,275

'

2,018

Common stock outstanding, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011

'

'

'

'

11,590,005

1,700,803

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock

-4,480

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock

5,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000

'

'

Deemed dividend on Convertible Class C Preferred stock

-5,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,000

'

'

Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock

-4,480

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,480

'

'

Issuance of common stock to related party (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

110,381

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common stock to related party (Note 14)

107

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

106

'

'

Issuance of shares to existing stockholders (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

337,636

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of shares to existing stockholders

328

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

325

'

'

Conversion of stock, issued

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stockholder loans related to tax withholding on stock issuance

11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11

'

'

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

175,648

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures

0

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

-2

'

'

Exercise of stock options (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

546,244

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise of stock options (Note 18)

0

'

'

'

'

6

'

'

'

-6

'

'

Stock compensation expense

1,305

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,305

'

'

Net loss

-14,533

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14,533

Stockholders' equity, end of period at Dec. 31, 2012

34,164

'

'

0

116

29

'

'

'

46,534

'

-12,515

Common stock outstanding, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012

0

11,590,005

2,870,712

0

11,590,005

2,870,712

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock

-1,836

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock

-1,836

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,836

'

'

Issuance of common stock (in shares)

'

'

'

4,411,765

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs

55,225

'

'

44

'

'

'

'

'

55,181

'

'

Conversion of stock, converted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

-11,590,005

-2,870,712

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of stock, converted

0

'

'

'

-116

-29

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of stock, issued (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,590,005

2,870,712

7,191,891

'

'

'

Conversion of stock, issued

43,313

'

'

'

'

'

116

29

72

'

43,241

'

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures (in shares)

'

'

'

47,634

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures

0

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayment of stockholder loans

401

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

401

'

'

Stock compensation expense

1,049

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,049

'

'

Net loss

-4,635

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stockholders' equity, end of period at Dec. 31, 2013

$127,681

'

'

$261

$0

$0

'

'

'

$144,570

'

($17,150)

Common stock outstanding, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013

26,112,007

0

0

26,112,007

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'
Net loss	($4,635)	($14,533)	($42,133)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	9,827	10,299	15,257
Amortization of intangible assets	2,236	1,470	1,457
Amortization of debt issuance costs	596	902	1,553
Deferred income taxes	-1,257	-3,633	-5,926
Non-cash stock compensation expense	1,049	1,305	384
Impairment of assets held for sale	432	481	610
(Loss) gain on sale of property, equipment and real estate	-60	169	-2,609
Gain on reduction of earnout liability (Note 4)	-195	0	0
Bad debt expense	1,051	2,333	1,753
Change in assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-21,008	-27,026	-677
Inventories, net	-16,858	-22,712	14,593
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	-2,745	-1,288	-1,165
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-650	-784	1,022
Current income taxes receivable/payable	50	12,110	8,920
Other assets	-13	2,314	-5,771
Accounts payable	-10,795	24,821	-1,162
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	3,736	1,798	-699
Restructuring reserve	-1,522	1,125	-462
Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts	360	131	47
Other long-term liabilities	137	-1,525	8,007
Net cash used in operating activities	-40,264	-12,243	-7,001
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'
Change in restricted assets	4,204	3,069	2,555
Purchases of businesses	-2,373	-5,732	0
Loan to seller of Total Building Services Group, LLC (Note 4)	0	-850	0
Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and real estate	3,754	1,393	6,106
Purchases of property and equipment	-7,448	-2,741	-1,339
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-1,863	-4,861	7,322
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'
Proceeds from revolving line of credit	1,301,290	1,042,850	787,394
Repayments of proceeds from revolving line of credit	-1,314,436	-1,004,482	-766,544
Redemption of Class B Senior Preferred stock	0	-12,372	0
Redemption of Class A Junior Preferred stock and Class A Common stock	0	0	-25,000
Cash received from stockholder	0	0	5,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs	55,225	0	0
Loans from related parties	401	11	134
Sale of Class B Senior Preferred stock	0	328	0
Dividends paid on Class B Senior Preferred stock	0	-10,628	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	-298	-555	0
Payments on capital leases	-1,610	-1,311	-1,511
Secured borrowings	2	997	665
Net cash provided by financing activities	40,574	14,838	138
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-1,553	-2,266	459
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'
Beginning of period	2,691	4,957	4,498
End of period	1,138	2,691	4,957
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information	'	'	'
Interest paid	3,424	3,046	1,165
Income taxes paid	4,535	244	2,049
Income tax refunds received	206	16,399	24,782
Non-cash investing and financing transactions	'	'	'
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	1,651	0	0
Sale of assets in exchange for note receivable	305	0	0
Capital lease obligations	1,951	6,135	1,401
Disposal of capital lease assets	54	0	198
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	43,313	0	0
Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock (Note 17)	1,836	4,480	4,188
Issuance of Convertible Class C Preferred stock (Note 17)	0	5,000	0
Dividends on Convertible Class C Preferred stock (Note 17)	0	5,000	0
Beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock (Note 17)	0	5,000	0
Issuance of Class B common stock (Note 14)	0	107	0
Fair value of earnout agreement (Note 4)	$0	$1,075	$0

Organization

Organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization	'
	Organization
	Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Saturn Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("Saturn"), and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” ) distributes lumber and building materials to new construction and repair and remodel contractors. Additionally, we provide solution-based services to our customers, including component design, production specification and installation management services.
	On May 2, 2013, Saturn filed a Certificate of Conversion with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a conversion from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation and change the name of Saturn to Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. In connection with the conversion to a corporation, each one share of Class A Common stock, Class B Common stock, Class A Junior Preferred stock and Class C Convertible Preferred stock converted into one share of the same class of the converted entity. Each share of Class B Senior Preferred stock converted into 1.02966259 shares of the same class of the converted entity (with the additional shares representing the accumulated dividends thereon to the date of the conversion).
	On July 29, 2013, the Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation effecting a 25.972-for-1 stock split of the Company’s common stock. The consolidated financial statements give retroactive effect to the stock split.

Initial_Public_Offering

Initial Public Offering	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Initial Public Offering	'
	Initial Public Offering
	On August 14, 2013, the Company completed its Initial Public Offering ("IPO") of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $14.00 per share. A total of 4,411,765 shares were offered by the Company and a total of 2,588,235 shares were sold by Gores Building Holdings, LLC and other selling stockholders of the Company. In connection with the IPO, the underwriters exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1,050,000 shares of common stock from certain selling stockholders. As a result, the total IPO size was 8,050,000 shares. The Company received net proceeds of $55,225 after deducting underwriting discounts of $4,324 and other expenses directly associated with the IPO of $2,216, including legal, accounting, printing and roadshow expenses. The underwriting discounts and other expenses directly associated with the IPO have been recorded in additional paid-in-capital as a reduction of the IPO proceeds on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013. The Company used $46,225 of the net proceeds to pay down outstanding balances under its revolving line of credit and $9,000 was paid to The Gores Group, LLC ("Gores") to terminate our management services agreement with Gores.
	Upon the closing of the IPO, all outstanding shares of the Company’s Class A Common stock and Class B Common stock were reclassified and converted into an equal number of shares of a single class of common stock, all outstanding options to purchase Class B Common stock held by certain members of management were reclassified and converted into options to purchase an equal number of shares of common stock and all outstanding Class A Junior Preferred stock, Class B Senior Preferred stock and Class C Convertible Preferred stock were reclassified and converted into an aggregate of 7,191,891 shares of the Company’s common stock.
	As a result of the IPO, the Company expensed certain costs associated with the offering that were not directly attributable to the securities offered. The following table summarizes these costs for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Year ended December 31, 2013
	Management services agreement termination fee paid to Gores	$	9,000
	Other IPO transaction-related costs	1,008
		$	10,008

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Summary of significant accounting policies
	Basis of presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of Stock Building Supply, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and bases its estimates on historical experience, current conditions and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities as well as identifying and assessing the accounting treatment with respect to commitments and contingencies. The significant estimates which could change by a material amount in the near term include accounts receivable reserves, inventory reserves, supplier rebates and goodwill impairment. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
	Business and credit concentrations
	The Company maintains cash at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. Accounts receivable potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk. Mitigating this credit risk is collateral underlying certain accounts receivable (perfected liens or lien rights) as well as the Company’s analysis of a customer’s credit history prior to extending credit. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the Company’s large number of customers and their dispersion across various regions of the United States. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no customer represented more than 10% of accounts receivable. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no customer represented more than 10% of revenue.
	The Company’s future results could be adversely affected by a number of factors including: competitive pressure on sales and pricing, weather conditions, consumer spending and debt levels, interest rates, existing residential home sales and new home construction, lumber prices and product mix.
	Cash and cash equivalents
	Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have a maturity of three months or less from the time of purchase.
	Restricted assets
	Restricted assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013		2012
	Deposits for payment of casualty & health insurance claims	$	1,306	$	5,690
	Other deposits	513		333
		$	1,819	$	6,023
	Restricted assets are classified as current or non-current assets based on their designated purpose.
	Fair value of financial instruments
	ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level 1		Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.
	Level 2		Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3		Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.
	If a financial instrument uses inputs that fall in different levels of the hierarchy, the instrument will be categorized based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value calculation.
	Accounts receivable
	Accounts receivable result from the extending of credit to trade customers for the purchase of goods and services. The terms generally provide for payment within 30 days of being invoiced. On occasion, when necessary to compete in certain circumstances, the Company will sell product under extended payment terms. Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on an assessment of individual past due accounts, historical write-off experience, accounts receivable aging, customer disputes and the business environment. Account balances are charged off when the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company grants trade discounts on a percentage basis. The Company records an allowance against accounts receivable for the amount of discounts it estimates will be taken by customers. The discounts are recorded as a reduction to revenue when products are sold.
	Consideration received from suppliers
	The Company enters into agreements with many of its suppliers providing for inventory purchase rebates (“supplier rebates”) upon achievement of specified volume purchasing levels. Supplier rebates are accrued as part of cost of goods sold based on progress towards earning the supplier rebates, taking into consideration cumulative purchases of inventory to date and projected purchases through the end of the year. The Company estimates the rebates applicable to inventory on-hand at each period end based on the inventory turns of the related items. Total rebates receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are $4,885 and $2,599, respectively, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
	Revenue recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue when products are shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. All sales recognized are net of allowances for discounts and estimated returns, based on historical experience, and sales tax.
	Revenues from construction contracts generally are recognized on the completed contract basis, as these contracts generally are completed within 30 days. Revenues from certain construction contracts, which are generally greater than 30 days, are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date to estimated costs for each contract. Costs of goods sold related to construction contracts include all direct material, subcontractor and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools and repairs. General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.
	Shipping and handling costs
	The Company includes shipping and handling costs in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs were $62,517, $50,943 and $48,139 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Property and equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and betterments, which extend the useful lives of assets, are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Property and equipment obtained through acquisition are stated at estimated fair market value as of the acquisition date, and are depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives, which may differ from our stated policies for certain assets. Gains and losses related to the sale of property and equipment are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method and are generally depreciated over the following estimated service lives:
	Buildings and improvements		40 years
	Leasehold improvements		Lesser of life of the asset or remaining
			lease term, and not to exceed 10 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		2–10 years
	Vehicles		4–7 years
	Property and equipment acquired in connection with business combinations may be assigned remaining estimated service lives outside of these ranges.
	Assets are classified as held for sale if the Company commits to a plan to sell the asset within one year and actively markets the asset in its current condition for a price that is reasonable in comparison to its estimated fair value. Assets held for sale are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or estimated fair value less expected disposition costs. The majority of assets classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013 are under contract to be sold during 2014.
	Goodwill and other intangible assets
	At least annually, or more frequently as changes in circumstances indicate, the Company tests goodwill for impairment. To the extent that the carrying value of the net assets of any of the reporting units having goodwill is greater than their estimated fair value, the Company may be required to record impairment charges. The Company’s reporting units are its East, South and West geographic divisions and Coleman Floor. The Company is required to make certain assumptions and estimates regarding the fair value of the reporting units containing goodwill when assessing for impairment. Changes in the fact patterns underlying such assumptions and estimates could ultimately result in the recognition of additional impairment losses.
	During the third quarter of 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company performed its annual impairment assessment of goodwill which did not indicate that an impairment existed. During each assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of its reporting units containing goodwill substantially exceeded their carrying value. The Company estimated the fair value of the reporting units using the income approach. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated future cash flows that is discounted at a market derived weighted average cost of capital. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. As part of the 2013 assessment, the aggregate fair values of the reporting units were compared and reconciled to the Company's market capitalization. There was no active trading market for our equity or debt in 2012 and 2011.
	Acquired intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized over their weighted average amortization period unless they are determined to be indefinite. Acquired intangible assets are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. For intangible assets purchased in a business combination, the estimated fair values of the assets received are used to establish the carrying value. The fair value of acquired intangible assets is determined using common valuation techniques, and the Company employs assumptions developed using the perspective of a market participant.
	Impairment of long-lived assets
	Long-lived assets, such as property, equipment and purchased intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For impairment testing of long-lived assets, the Company identifies asset groups at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.
	Income taxes
	The Company computes income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes(“ASC 740”). Deferred taxes represent the difference between the tax basis of assets or liabilities, calculated under tax laws, and the reported amounts in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company will establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain. Periodically, the valuation allowance is reviewed and adjusted based on management’s assessments of realizable deferred tax assets.
	ASC 740 also prescribes a recognition threshold and certain measurement principles for the financial statements related to tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, the impact of an uncertain tax position on an income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Additionally, ASC 740 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties associated with income taxes, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition requirements.
	The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities and unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
	Casualty and health insurance
	The Company is self insured for general liability, auto liability and workers’ compensation exposures, as well as health care claims, with specific excess insurance purchased from independent carriers to cover individual claims in excess of the self-insured limits. The expected liability for unpaid claims, including incurred but not reported losses, is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as a liability with current and long-term components. The amount recoverable from insurance providers is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Provisions for losses are developed from valuations that rely upon the Company’s past claims experience, which considers both the frequency and settlement of claims. The casualty and health insurance liabilities are recorded at their undiscounted value.
	Retirement savings program
	The Company sponsors a defined contribution retirement savings plan. Employees who have attained the age of 18 and have completed 90 days of service prior to the plan entry date are eligible to participate in the plan. The Company has recorded expense of $1,200, $904 and $0 related to its retirement savings programs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
	Lease obligations
	The Company recognizes lease obligations with fixed escalations of rental payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term, with the amount of rental expense in excess of lease payments recorded as a deferred rent liability. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had a deferred rent liability of $1,614 and $1,927, respectively, included in accrued expenses and other liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Advertising and promotion
	Costs associated with advertising and promoting products and services are expensed in the period incurred and totaled $1,631, $1,323 and $399 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
	Stock-based compensation
In accordance with the requirements of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), the Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees using a fair value based pricing model. The compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period.
Restructuring and related expenses
The Company accounts for costs associated with exit or disposal in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations (“ASC 420”), which requires that: (i) liabilities associated with exit and disposal activities be measured at fair value; (ii) one-time termination benefits be expensed at the date the entity notifies the employee, unless the employee must provide future service, in which case the benefits are expensed ratably over the future service period; (iii) liabilities related to an operating lease/contract be recognized and measured at its fair value when the contract does not have any future economic benefit to the entity (i.e., the entity ceases to utilize the rights conveyed by the contract); and (iv) for typically all other costs related to an exit or disposal activity to be expensed as incurred.
Debt issuance costs
Costs incurred in connection with the Company’s secured credit agreement are capitalized and amortized over the term of the agreement. Total debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization, included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets were $1,640 and $1,937 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amortization of debt issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $596, $902 and $1,553, respectively, and is included in interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Derivatives
The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities in the Company’s balance sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria are reported in earnings. The Company elected not to designate any new derivative instruments as hedges for the years 2013, 2012 or 2011, and therefore all changes in the fair market value of the hedge contracts have been reported in cost of goods sold, on the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company may decide to designate these instruments as hedges in future periods. The Company does not enter into any derivatives for speculative or trading purposes; all derivatives are used to offset existing or expected risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates or commodities.
Warranty expense
We have warranty obligations with respect to most manufactured products; however, the liability for the warranty obligations is not significant as a result of third-party inspection and acceptance processes.
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive loss is equal to the net loss for all periods presented.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
There were no significant new accounting pronouncements or changes to existing guidance that were applicable to us.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	For all acquisitions, the Company allocates the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition. The market approach, which indicates value based on available market pricing for comparable assets, is utilized to estimate the fair value of inventory, property and equipment. The income approach, which indicates value based on the present value of future cash flows, is primarily used to value intangible assets. The cost approach, which estimates values by determining the current cost of replacing an asset with another of equivalent utility, is used, as appropriate, for certain assets for which the market and income approaches could not be applied due to the nature of the asset.
	Total Building Services Group, LLC
	On December 22, 2012, the Company purchased certain assets and liabilities of Total Building Services Group, LLC (“TBSG”) for $6,807. TBSG consists of one location in Georgia and sells framing, millwork and building materials and services primarily to residential contractors. The purchase of TBSG includes an earnout agreement (“Earnout”) in which the seller of TBSG participates in earnings over certain thresholds during the three fiscal years beginning January 1, 2013. At the acquisition date, the Company estimated the value of the Earnout to be $1,075 using discounted future cash flows. The Earnout has been classified as a Level 3 measurement in accordance with ASC 820. The Company advanced $850 against future Earnout payments and earns 9% interest on the advanced amount. As of December 31, 2013, the net value of the Earnout and related advance was $0, based on cash flow projections as of that date. The Company recognized a gain of $195 for the year ended December 31, 2013 within selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations related to the reduction of the Earnout liability. The Company incurred transaction costs of $106 and $183 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Net sales of TBSG for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $20,419. As the acquisition occurred on December 22, 2012, net sales of TBSG from the date of acquisition through December 31, 2012 is not significant. The impact of this acquisition on our operating results was not considered material for the reporting of pro forma financial information.
	The following table summarizes the final allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on December 22, 2012.
	Accounts receivable	$	398
	Inventories	1,524
	Property and equipment	6,128
	Intangible assets-trademarks	1,132
	Intangible assets-supply agreement	4,484
	Intangible assets-customer relationships	1,967
	Total assets acquired	15,633
	Accounts payable	(3,395		)
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(56		)
	Current portion of capital lease obligation	(423		)
	Long-term portion of capital lease obligation	(4,952		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(8,826		)
	Net assets acquired	$	6,807
	Chesapeake Structural Systems
	On April 8, 2013, Commonwealth Acquisition Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Chesapeake Structural Systems, Inc., Creative Wood Products, LLC and Chestruc, LLC (collectively “Chesapeake”) for an adjusted purchase price of $2,623. This amount includes an initial holdback amount of $250 due to the sellers on April 8, 2014. The holdback amount may be reduced under certain circumstances, including the Company’s inability to collect upon acquired accounts receivable. The acquisition provides the Company with component manufacturing capability to serve customers in the Central and Northern Virginia markets. The Company incurred transaction costs of $151 during the year ended December 31, 2013 which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Net sales of Chesapeake for the period from April 8, 2013 through December 31, 2013 were $7,929. The impact of this acquisition on our operating results was not considered material for the reporting of pro forma financial information.
	The Company acquired total assets of $3,108 and assumed liabilities of $1,410. The assets acquired include a customer relationship intangible asset of $1,160. Goodwill of $675 arising from the acquisition consists of expected synergies and cost savings from excess purchase price over identifiable intangible net assets, as well as intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as assembled workforce. All of the goodwill from this transaction is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued operations	'
	Discontinued operations
	During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company ceased operations in certain geographic markets due to declines in residential home building throughout the U.S. and other strategic reasons. The Company will have no further significant continuing involvement in the sold operations and exited geographic markets. The cessation of operations in these markets has been treated as discontinued operations as the markets had distinguishable cash flows and operations that have been eliminated from ongoing operations. To determine if cash flows have been (or will be) eliminated from ongoing operations, we evaluate a number of qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to, proximity of a closing store to any remaining open stores and the potential sales migration from the closed store to any stores remaining open.
	The operating results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,103		$	14,670
	Restructuring charges	(31		)	(55		)	(1,033		)
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	644			101			456
	Income tax expense	(243		)	(52		)	(658		)
	Net income (loss)	401			49			(202		)
	The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations reflected on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Inventories, net	$	—		$	20
	Real estate held for sale	700			700
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8			35
	Current assets of discontinued operations	708			755
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—			28
	Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	—			28
	Accounts payable	—			2
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	37			167
	Restructuring reserve	295			277
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	332			446
	Long-term restructuring reserve	89			384
	Other long-term liabilities	—			4
	Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	$	89		$	388

Restructuring_Costs

Restructuring Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring costs	'
	Restructuring costs
	In addition to discontinuing operations in certain markets, the Company has instituted store closures and reductions in headcount in continuing markets (collectively, the “Restructurings”) in an effort to: (i) strengthen the Company’s competitive position; (ii) reduce costs and (iii) improve operating margins within existing markets that management believes have favorable long-term growth demographics.
	No additional costs, other than interest accretion, are expected to be incurred related to the Restructurings.
	The following table summarizes the restructuring expenses incurred in connection with the Restructurings and the remaining reserves as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Work force			Store			Total
		reductions			closures
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2010	$	671		$	3,791		$	4,462
	Restructuring charges incurred	97			2,285			2,382
	Cash payments	(703		)	(2,141		)	(2,844		)
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2011	65			3,935			4,000
	Restructuring charges incurred	353			2,555			2,908
	Cash payments	(65		)	(1,718		)	(1,783		)
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2012	353			4,772			5,125
	Restructuring charges incurred	—			209			209
	Cash payments	(163		)	(1,569		)	(1,732		)
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2013	$	190		$	3,412		$	3,602
	The restructuring charges incurred for store closures for the year ended December 31, 2012 primarily relate to management’s determination that subleasing closed properties was no longer reasonably assumed which resulted in revised estimates.
	The remaining accrual for work force reduction of $190 is expected to be fully paid by January 2015. The remaining accrual for store closures of $3,412 is expected to be fully paid by January 2017 as the related leases expire.
	The restructuring reserve at December 31, 2013 consists of a current portion of $1,594 and a long-term portion of $2,008, which is included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Accounts_Receivable_Accounts_R

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Accounts receivable
	Accounts receivable consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013			2012
	Trade receivables	$	115,876		$	94,962
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,707		)	(3,095		)
	Allowance for sales returns and discounts	(1,884		)	(1,570		)
		$	111,285		$	90,297
	The following table shows the changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts:
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1	$	3,095		$	2,669		$	4,826
	Additions charged to expense	1,051			2,333			1,753
	Deductions (write-offs)	(1,439		)	(1,907		)	(3,910		)
	Balance at December 31	$	2,707		$	3,095		$	2,669
	Recoveries of amounts previously written off were $1,785, $3,402 and $9,084 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Inventories_Inventories

Inventories Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories consist principally of materials purchased for resale, including lumber, sheet goods, millwork, windows and doors, as well as certain manufactured products and are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being measured using an average cost approach, which approximates the first-in, first-out approach. A provision for excess and obsolete inventory of $2,174 and $1,833 is recorded as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Property_and_Equipment_Propert

Property and Equipment Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment
	Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013			2012
	Land	$	18,210		$	18,210
	Buildings and improvements	25,279			24,992
	Leasehold improvements	7,721			7,178
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	51,713			51,554
	Vehicles	27,918			25,387
	Construction-in-progress	2,719			293
		133,560			127,614
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(77,521		)	(72,538		)
		$	56,039		$	55,076
	Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $9,827, $10,299 and $15,257, respectively, including amortization expense related to capital leases. Depreciation expense of $3,936, $2,489 and $2,887 was included in cost of goods sold, in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had real estate held for sale of $1,663 and $700 included in continuing operations and discontinued operations, respectively, related to closed branches. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had real estate held for sale of $5,117 and $700 included in continuing operations and discontinued operations, respectively, related to closed branches. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company reclassified $0 and $970, respectively, of property and equipment to assets held for sale, as the assets met the held for sale criteria as set forth in ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”).
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had other assets held for sale of $0 and $381, respectively, in continuing operations, consisting primarily of information technology equipment.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded impairment charges related to assets held for sale of $432, $481 and $610, respectively. The impairment charges arose primarily from declining commercial real estate values. The Company estimated the fair value of the assets classified as held for sale using recent sales data for similar properties in the area and analyzed the expected cash flows from different sales scenarios.
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $553, $952 and $5,220, respectively, and proceeds from the sales of real estate held for sale of $3,201, $441 and $886, respectively. These disposals were primarily related to assets of stores closed as part of the restructuring events discussed in Note 6.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill and intangible assets, net
	Goodwill
	The following table shows changes in goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2013. All of the Company's goodwill as of December 31, 2013 is recorded in the Geographic divisions reportable segment (Note 19).
	31-Dec-12	$	6,511
	Acquisition of Chesapeake (Note 4)	675
	31-Dec-13	$	7,186
	Intangible assets
	Intangible assets represent the value assigned to trademarks, customer relationships and a supply agreement in connection with acquired companies. The trademarks, customer relationships and supply agreement are being amortized over weighted-average periods of 17.3 years, 11.6 years and 13.0 years, respectively. The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets.
		Trademarks					Customer Relationships					Supply Agreement					Total
		Gross					Gross					Gross
		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	December 31, 2011	$	15,853	$	(2,221	)	$	6,982	$	(862	)	$	—	$	—		$	19,752
	Acquisitions	1,132		—			1,967		—			4,484		—			7,583
	Amortization	—		(909		)	—		(552		)	—		(9		)	(1,470		)
	December 31, 2012	16,985		(3,130		)	8,949		(1,414		)	4,484		(9		)	25,865
	Acquisitions	—		—			1,160		—			—		—			1,160
	Amortization	—		(990		)	—		(896		)	—		(350		)	(2,236		)
	December 31, 2013	$	16,985	$	(4,120	)	$	10,109	$	(2,310	)	$	4,484	$	(359	)	$	24,789
	Aggregate amortization expense was $2,236, $1,470 and $1,457 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Based upon current assumptions, the Company expects that its definite-lived intangible assets will be amortized according to the following schedule:
	2014	$	2,253
	2015	2,253
	2016	2,253
	2017	2,253
	2018	2,253
	Thereafter	13,524
		$	24,789

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]	'
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities consists of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013		2012
	Accrued payroll and other employee related expenses	$	12,595	$	6,940
	Accrued taxes	5,421		4,156
	Self-insurance reserves	3,236		3,365
	Advances from customers	3,725		2,981
	Accrued professional fees	1,366		1,214
	Accrued rebates payable	853		826
	Accrued short-term deferred rent	586		593
	Accrued related party management fees (Note 14)	130		119
	Accrued interest and lending fees	178		778
	Litigation reserve (Note 16)	140		2,146
	Other	2,298		2,159
		$	30,528	$	25,277

Secured_Credit_Agreement

Secured Credit Agreement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Secured Credit Agreement	'
	Secured Credit Agreement
	On June 30, 2009, the Company entered into a Secured Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Capital Finance (“WFCF”), which includes a revolving line of credit (the “Revolver”). The Revolver was amended during 2012 and 2013 for changes in financial covenants, maximum availability, maturity date and interest rate. The following is a summary of the significant terms of the Revolver as of December 31, 2013:
	Maturity	December 31, 2016
	Interest/Usage Rate	Company’s option of Base Rate(a) plus a Base Rate Margin (ranges from 0.50%–1.00% based on Revolver availability) or LIBOR plus a LIBOR Rate Margin (ranges from 1.50%–2.00% based on Revolver availability)
	Maximum Availability	Lesser of $150,000 or the borrowing base(b)
	Periodic Principal Payments	None
	(a)	Base Rate is the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% or (ii) the prime rate.
	(b)	The Revolver’s borrowing base is calculated as the sum of (i) 85% of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable plus (ii) the lesser of 90% of the eligible credit card receivables and $5,000, plus (iii) the lesser of $125,000, 65% of the eligible inventory or 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible inventory as defined in the Credit Agreement minus (iv) reserves from time to time set by the administrative agent. The eligible accounts receivable and inventories are further adjusted as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Company’s borrowing base can also be increased pursuant to certain terms outlined in the Credit Agreement.
	The Credit Agreement provides that the Company can use the Revolver availability to issue letters of credit. The fees on any outstanding letters of credit issued under the Revolver include a participation fee equal to the LIBOR Rate Margin. The fee on the unused portion of the Revolver is 0.375% if the average daily usage is $75,000 or below, and 0.25% if the average daily usage is above $75,000. The Revolver includes a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.00:1.00 as defined by the Credit Agreement. The Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement is only applicable if the sum of (i) availability under the Revolver and (ii) qualified cash ("Adjusted Liquidity") is less than $15,000, and remains in effect until the date on which Adjusted Liquidity has been greater than or equal to $15,000 for a period of 30 consecutive days. The Company has incurred operating losses for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and has used cash for operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. While there can be no assurances, based upon the Company’s forecast, the Company does not expect the financial covenants to become applicable during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The Company had outstanding borrowings of $59,072 and $72,218 with net availability of $71,002 and $31,344 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The interest rate on outstanding LIBOR Rate borrowings of $52,000 was 1.9% and the interest rate on outstanding Base Rate borrowings of $7,072 was 4.00% as of December 31, 2013. The interest rate on outstanding LIBOR Rate borrowings of $65,000 ranged from 3.1%-3.3% and the interest rate on outstanding Base Rate borrowings of $7,218 was 5.0% as of December 31, 2012. The Company had $8,900 and $7,550 in letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Revolver is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. The carrying value of the Revolver at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 approximates fair value as the Revolver contains a variable interest rate. As such, the fair value of the Revolver was classified as a Level 2 measurement in accordance with ASC 820.
	The Revolver is classified as a long-term liability as of December 31, 2013 as the Company is no longer required to maintain a lockbox sweep arrangement with WFCF, due to net availability exceeding a minimum threshold defined in the Credit Agreement.
	The Company entered into Amendment Eleven to the Credit Agreement on February 18, 2014. See Note 22 for the significant provisions included in the amendment.

Other_Longterm_Liabilities_Oth

Other Long-term Liabilities Other Long-term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Other long-term liabilities
	Other long-term liabilities consists of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013		2012
	Self-insurance reserve (Note 3)	$	4,310	$	3,866
	Long-term restructuring reserve (Note 6)	2,008		3,612
	Long-term deferred rent (Note 3)	1,028		1,334
	Other	—		195
		$	7,346	$	9,007

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related party transactions	'
	Related party transactions
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred expenses related to management services provided by Gores and Glendon Saturn Holdings, LLC ("Glendon"), an affiliate of Gores. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, these expenses were $1,306, $1,379 and $1,963, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The management services agreement with Gores was terminated on August 14, 2013 in connection with the IPO, and the Company paid Gores a $9,000 termination fee on that date (Note 2).
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred fees related to services provided by members of the Company's Board of Directors who are employed by Gores and Glendon of $113. These fees are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
	The Company incurred expenses related to management services provided by Wolseley plc ("Wolseley") through November 16, 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2011, these expenses were $443 and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
	As of December 31, 2012, the Company had related party promissory note balances of $401, which represented advances, and accrued interest thereon, due from Glendon and other shareholders of the Company. These notes were repaid in full during the second quarter of 2013.
	On July 1, 2012, the Company made a $531 loan to an executive of the Company related to an exercise of stock options. This loan was forgiven by the Company on June 14, 2013 (Note 18).
	On March 1, 2012, the Company issued Glendon 110,381 Class B Common shares.
	The Company leases an operating facility from a partnership that is partially owned by an employee. Rental payments of $114 were made during the year ended December 31, 2013 related to this lease. No rental payment were made during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 related to this lease.
	Prior to July 1, 2013, the Company was part of a group health care plan with Gores. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had $0 and $750, respectively, on deposit with Gores as a reserve for the payment of run-off health care claims in the event of a Plan termination, which is included in restricted assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of July 1, 2013, the Company is no longer part of the group health care plan with Gores and maintains an independent health care plan.
	On February 22, 2010, the Company entered into a Software, Services, License and Maintenance Services Agreement with United Road Services Inc. and its subsidiary Vehix Transvision, LLC (collectively “URS”) for the development, implementation, maintenance and support of customized software related to our Stock Logistics Solutions capability. The agreement with URS was subsequently amended and restated on March 3, 2013 to update certain services and deliverables. When we entered into the original agreement in 2010, URS was also owned by Gores as one of its portfolio companies. Gores divested its ownership interest in URS on December 14, 2012 and URS is no longer under common ownership with the Company. Accordingly, the Company does not consider URS a related party subsequent to December 14, 2012. The Company paid URS $773 and $883 during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December, 31 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		2013				2012				2011
	Current
	Federal	$	3,961			$	(4,596	)		$	(16,300	)
	State	413				197				552
		4,374				(4,399		)		(15,748		)
	Deferred
	Federal	(1,859		)		(2,759		)		(4,513		)
	State	602				(874		)		(1,413		)
		(1,257		)		(3,633		)		(5,926		)
		$	3,117			$	(8,032	)		$	(21,674	)
	The 2013 income tax expense of $3,117 consists of $2,874 related to continuing operations and $243 related to discontinued operations. The 2012 income tax benefit of $8,032 consists of $8,084 related to continuing operations and ($52) related to discontinued operations. The 2011 income tax benefit of $21,674 consists of $22,332 related to continuing operations and ($658) related to discontinued operations.
	A reconciliation of differences between the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 35% and the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense at statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes, net of federal tax	(0.4	)		1.7			2.5
	Nondeductible termination fee on management services agreement	(157.6	)		—			—
	Nondeductible capitalized transaction costs	(3.8	)		—			—
	Nondeductible compensation expense	(8.1	)		—			—
	Nondeductible (permanent) items- other	(1.3	)		(1.0	)		(0.2	)
	IRC Section 199 manufacturing deduction	17			—			—
	Changes in tax rates	(11.2	)		0.5			0.2
	Indemnity tax asset	—			(0.5	)		(1.1	)
	Uncertain tax positions	—			1.5			3
	Other items	(3.7	)		0.8			(2.5	)
	Valuation allowance	1.2			(2.3	)		(2.1	)
		(132.9	)%		35.7	%		34.8	%
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets related to
	Accounts receivable	$	1,385			$	516
	Inventory	1,322				1,763
	Accrued expenses	3,375				5,218
	Other reserves and liabilities	5,464				3,913
	Net operating loss and credit carryforwards	2,160				3,325
		13,706				14,735
	Valuation allowance	(1,919		)		(1,946		)
	Total deferred tax assets	11,787				12,789
	Deferred tax liabilities related to
	Real estate held for sale	(903		)		(2,296		)
	Intangible assets	(4,523		)		(4,391		)
	Property and equipment	(17,474		)		(18,735		)
	Other assets	(1,051		)		(788		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(23,951		)		(26,210		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(12,164	)		$	(13,421	)
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had $53,854 of state net operating loss carryforwards expiring at various dates through 2032. During 2013, the Company fully utilized its prior year Federal net operating loss carryforward and credits to reduce its current year federal income tax liability.
	Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) imposes annual limitations on the utilization of net operating loss carry-forwards, other tax carry-forwards, and certain built-in losses upon an ownership change as defined under that section. In general terms, an ownership change may result from transactions that increase the aggregate ownership of certain stockholders in the Company’s stock by more than 50 percentage points over a three year testing period. If the Company were to experience an IRC section 382 ownership change, an annual limitation could be imposed on certain of the Company’s tax attributes, including its net operating losses, capital loss carry-forwards, and certain other losses, credits, deductions or tax basis.
	The Company recognized a current income tax payable of $2,989 and $2,939 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	During 2013 and 2012, the Company paid $4,535 and $244 in Federal and state income tax payments, respectively. During 2013 and 2012, the Company carried back certain state tax net operating losses as a tax deduction to offset taxable income in prior taxable periods. As a result of this tax loss carry back, the Company received tax refunds of $206 in 2013 and $16,399 in 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the Company is no longer able to carry back its tax net operating losses; therefore, to the extent the Company generates future tax net operating losses, the Company may be required to increase the valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets and income tax benefit would be adversely affected.
	In accordance with ASC 740, the Company evaluates its deferred tax assets to determine if valuation allowances are required. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers both positive and negative evidence in determining whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The primary negative evidence considered includes the cumulative operating losses generated in prior periods. The primary positive evidence considered includes the reversal of deferred tax liabilities related to depreciation and amortization that would occur within the same jurisdiction and during the carry forward period necessary to absorb the Federal and state net operating losses and other deferred tax assets. The reversal of such liabilities would utilize the state net operating losses and other deferred tax assets.
	Based upon the positive and negative evidence considered, the Company believes it is more likely than not that it will realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, net of the existing state tax valuation allowances of $1,919 and $1,946 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. To the extent the Company generates sufficient taxable income in the future to fully utilize the tax benefits of the net deferred tax assets on which a valuation allowance was recorded, the Company’s effective tax rate would be impacted as the valuation allowance is reversed.
	The following table shows the changes in the amount of the Company’s valuation allowance:
		2013				2012				2011
	Balance at January 1,	$	1,946			$	1,418			$	50
	Additions charged to expense	—				528				1,368
	Deductions - other	(27		)		—				—
	Balance at December 31,	$	1,919			$	1,946			$	1,418
	During 2013, several state tax jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business enacted new laws to change their respective income tax rates prospectively. As a result of the change in tax rates, the Company reduced its net deferred tax liabilities and assets as well as the respective valuation allowances.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has recognized no material uncertain tax positions. During 2012, the statute of limitations expired for certain tax periods where the Company had previously recognized a long-term liability related to uncertain tax positions. As a result, the Company increased current income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2012 by $347 and decreased the long-term liability related to the uncertain tax positions. The Company also recognized $347 within other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statement of operations due to the reduction in a corresponding related Wolseley indemnity asset.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of the effect of interest and penalties) is as follows:
		2013				2012				2011
	Balance at January 1,	$	—			$	266			$	2,027
Tax positions taken in prior periods:
Gross increases	—				—				—
Gross decreases	—				—				—
Tax positions taken in current period:
Gross increases	—				—				—
Settlements with taxing authorities	—				—				—
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations	—				(266		)		(1,761		)
Balance at December 31,	$	—			$	—			$	266
Certain state tax returns are under examination by various regulatory authorities. The Company‘s state tax returns are open to examination for an average of three years. However, certain jurisdictions remain open to examination longer than three years due to the existence of net operating losses and statutory waivers. The Company’s Federal returns are open to examination for three years; however, due to statutory waivers, the Company's tax years ended July 31, 2008 and May 5, 2009 remain open until December 31, 2014 with the Federal tax authorities. The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for its tax years ended July 31, 2008, May 5, 2009, March 31, 2010, March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has recognized $2,859 and $2,923, respectively, related to expected tax, penalties and interest payments as a result of the IRS audits in its current income tax payable.
The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities and unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense and to the extent the liability relates to pre-Acquisition Date tax periods, the Company recognizes a corresponding benefit related to the indemnity agreement from a subsidiary of Wolseley. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has neither material unrecognized tax benefits nor any associated interest and penalties. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized penalties and interest related to income tax liabilities and uncertain tax benefits of $64, $73 and $213 in income tax expense, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized penalties and interest of $248 and $180, respectively, within its current income tax payable.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and contingencies	'
	Commitments and contingencies
	The Company is obligated under capital leases covering fleet vehicles and certain equipment, as well as one facility. The fleet vehicles and equipment leases generally have terms ranging from three to six years and the facility lease has a term of eleven years. The carrying value of property and equipment under capital leases was $7,218 and $6,999 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,942 and $2,799, respectively. Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included with depreciation expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
	The Company also has several noncancellable operating leases, primarily for buildings, improvements, and equipment. These leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging from one to five years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as property taxes, maintenance and insurance.
	Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) and future minimum capital lease payments as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		Capital leases			Operating leases
	2014	$	1,628		$	19,103
	2015	1,371			10,978
	2016	1,019			10,135
	2017	926			5,946
	2018	856			3,147
	Thereafter	3,340			15,120
		9,140			$	64,429	(a)
	Less: Amounts representing interest	(1,889		)
	Total obligation under capital leases	7,251
	Less: Current portion of capital lease obligation	(1,240		)
	Long term capital lease obligation	$	6,011
	(a) Minimum operating lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1,431 due in the future under noncancelable subleases.
	Total rent expense under these operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $19,066, $18,616 and $21,070, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Future payments for certain leases will be adjusted based on increases in the consumer price index.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had commitments to purchase $8,645 of vehicles and certain equipment, which are enforceable and legally binding on us. We expect to pay for and take possession of these assets during the first quarter of 2014.
	In 2012 and 2013, the Company was a defendant in various pending lawsuits arising from assertions of defective drywall manufactured in China and purchased and installed by certain of the Company’s subcontractors, including In re: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation, MDL Case No. 2047, in the United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana (the “MDL”). The Company has sought and continues to seek reimbursement from Wolseley, the manufacturer, intermediate distributors, insurers, and others related to any costs incurred to investigate and repair defective Chinese drywall and resulting damage. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had recorded a liability of $1,638 in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as an estimate of probable future payouts related to the MDL. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had also recorded an indemnification asset of $1,638 in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as it expected full indemnification for any amounts paid related to these claims. The MDL was resolved in March 2013 without any impact to the Company’s income statement or cash flows and the Company no longer holds the liability nor the asset relating to the aforementioned matter.
	From time to time, various claims, legal proceedings and litigation are asserted or commenced against the Company principally arising from alleged product liability, product warranty, casualty, construction defect, contract, tort, employment and other disputes. In determining loss contingencies, management considers the likelihood of loss as well as the ability to reasonably estimate the amount of such loss or liability. An estimated loss is recorded when it is considered probable that such a liability has been incurred and when the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. It is not certain that the Company will prevail in these matters. However, the Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of any pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Equity_and_Redeemable_Securiti

Equity and Redeemable Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity and Temporary Equity Disclsoure [Abstract]	'
Equity and redeemable securities	'
	Equity and redeemable securities
	Equity securities subsequent to the IPO
	Upon the consummation of the IPO and the filing of its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation on August 14, 2013, and as of December 31, 2013, the Company’s classes of stockholders’ equity consist of (i) common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized and (ii) preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized.
	Equity and redeemable securities prior to the IPO
	Prior to the IPO, the Company had the following classes of common and preferred stock:
	Common Stock
	The Company's common stock consisted of Class A Voting Common shares and Class B Nonvoting Common shares, each with a par value of $0.01 per share.
	Class A Junior Preferred Stock
	These preferred shares, held by Gores, had a par value of $0.01 per share and were redeemable by the Company at any time after July 31, 2012 for the liquidation preference of $1.00 per share, but had no voting or participation rights other than in the event of a liquidation.
	In the event of an involuntary liquidation, these shares were entitled to the liquidation preference which was to be paid out after Class B Senior Preferred shares and Class C Convertible Preferred shares but before all common shares. Further, these shares had no conversion features into common shares. These shares are recorded as redeemable securities (outside of permanent equity) on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012.
	Class B Senior Preferred Stock
	These preferred shares, held by Gores, had a par value of $0.01 per share and were redeemable at any time after May 5, 2011 by the Company for the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.
	These shares had no voting or participating rights, but were eligible to receive cumulative preferential distributions of 8% annually when authorized by the board. Dividends earned, but not declared or paid by the Class B Senior Preferred shares as of December 31, 2012 were $89. In the event of an involuntary liquidation, these shares were entitled to the liquidation preference which was to be paid out before all other preferred and common shares. These shares were also mandatorily redeemable at the liquidation preference upon an IPO. These shares had no conversion features into common shares. These shares are recorded as redeemable securities (outside of permanent equity) on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012.
	Class C Convertible Preferred Stock
	These preferred shares, held by Gores, had the same voting rights as the Class A Common shares. The shares were entitled to receive distributions equal to the amount of distributions as if the shares had been converted into Class A Common shares. In the event of an involuntary liquidation, these shares were entitled to the liquidation which was to be paid out after Class B Senior Preferred shares but before all other preferred and common shares. These shares also provided Gores with the option to convert into 4,454,889 Class A Common shares at any time at a conversion price of $1.1223625. These shares are recorded as redeemable securities (outside of permanent equity) on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012.
	As the conversion rate was less than the deemed fair value of the Class A Common shares of $2.25, the Class C Convertible Preferred shares contained a beneficial conversion feature as described in ASC 470. The difference in the stated conversion price and estimated fair value of the Class A Common shares of $5,000 was accounted for as a beneficial conversion feature. As the option to convert the shares belonged to the holders, the beneficial conversion feature was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2012 as a deemed dividend, which increased the Company's net loss attributable to common stockholders by $5,000 as well as the Company's net loss per share by $0.38.
	As discussed in Note 2, upon the closing of the IPO, all shares of existing common and preferred stock were reclassified and converted into shares of common stock.
	The following table shows the changes in the classes of preferred stock, which are recorded as redeemable securities (outside of permanent equity):
		Class A				Class B					Class C
		Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount
	31-Dec-11	5,100		$	—	48,760		$	54,997		—		$	—
	Issuance of Class C Convertible Preferred stock	—		—		—		—			5,000		5,000
	Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on	—		—		—		—			—		(5,000		)
	Class C Convertible Preferred stock
	Deemed dividend on Class C Convertible Preferred stock	—		—		—		—			—		5,000
	Dividends accrued on Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		—		4,480			—		—
	Redemption of Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		(12,372	)	(12,372		)	—		—
	Dividends paid on Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		—		(10,628		)	—		—
	31-Dec-12	5,100		—		36,388		36,477			5,000		5,000
	Conversion of Saturn Acquisition Holdings, LLC preferred stock to Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. preferred stock (Note 1)	—		—		1,079		—			—		—
	Dividends accrued on Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		—		1,836			—		—
	Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	(5,100	)	—		(37,467	)	(38,313		)	(5,000	)	(5,000		)
	December 31, 2013	—		$	—	—		$	—		—		$	—

Equity_Based_Compensation

Equity Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Equity based compensation	'
	Equity based compensation
	2013 Incentive Plan
	In connection with the IPO, the Company adopted the Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan ("2013 Incentive Plan"). The 2013 Incentive Plan provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards, other cash-based compensation and performance awards. The aggregate number of shares of common stock which may be issued or used for reference purposes under the 2013 Incentive Plan or with respect to which awards may be granted may not exceed 1,800,000 shares. In general, if awards under the 2013 Incentive Plan are for any reason canceled, or expire or terminate unexercised, the shares covered by such awards may again be available for the grant of awards under the 2013 Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2013, a total of 1,254,489 common shares were available for issuance under the 2013 Incentive Plan.
	Nonvested stock awards
	Certain employees of the Company were granted common shares during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. These shares vest over a period of three or four years based on continued employment with the Company and the related compensation expense is amortized over the vesting period and included in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
	Stock option awards
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, certain directors and employees of the Company were awarded options to purchase common shares. These options vest over a period of three or four years based on continued employment with the Company and the related compensation expense is amortized over the vesting period and included in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations. The stock options have a maximum contractual term of 10 years from the date of grant. There was no cash impact related to the stock option awards during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Restricted stock units
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, certain directors of the Company were awarded restricted stock units. These units vest over a period of two years based on continuing service on the Company's Board of Directors.
	Stock purchases
	In January 2012, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance and sale of 337,636 Class B Common shares to certain members of management for $0.97 per share. These shares were estimated to have a fair value at issuance of $1.98 per share. The Company recorded $342 in stock compensation expense in 2012 as a result of these sales of stock at a price below fair value.
	Shares awarded that revert to the Company as a result of forfeiture or termination, expiration or cancellation of an award or that are used to exercise an award or for tax withholding, will be again available for issuance. The following table highlights the expense related to share-based payments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
			2013				2012			2011
	Nonvested stock		$	512			$	580		$	127
	Stock options		511				383			257
	Restricted stock units		26				—			—
	Stock purchases		—				342			—
	Stock based compensation		$	1,049			$	1,305		$	384
	The fair value of stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company used the following assumptions to value the stock options issued during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected dividend yield	0	%		0	%		0	%
	Expected volatility factor (a)	49% - 51%			58	%		59	%
	Risk-free interest rate (b)	1.8% - 2.0%			0.8% - 0.9%			1	%
	Expected term (in years) (c)	6.0 - 6.5			3.7 - 3.9			4.3
	(a)    The Company estimated its volatility factor based on the average volatilities of similar public entities.
	(b)    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant.
	(c)    For stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2013, the expected term was derived utilizing the
	"simplified method" in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, which uses the mid-point between the vesting date and the expiration date of the award. We believe use of this approach is appropriate given the lack of prior history of option exercises upon which to base an expected term. For stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the expected term was based on the vesting term and contractual term of the options and the expected exercise behavior of the option holders.
	The following is a summary of nonvested stock and restricted stock unit activity:
		Nonvested Stock							Restricted Stock Units
		Number of			Weighted				Number of		Weighted
		shares			average				units		average
		outstanding			grant date				outstanding		grant date
					fair value						fair value
	December 31, 2010	1,123,289			$	1.06			—		$	—
	Granted	64,930			1.92				—		—
	Vested	(181,804	)		0.98				—		—
	Forfeited	(337,636	)		1.16				—		—
	December 31, 2011	668,779			1.11				—		—
	Granted	234,086			1.98				—		—
	Vested	(448,355	)		1.51				—		—
	Forfeited	(58,437	)		1.92				—		—
	December 31, 2012	396,073			1.06				—		—
	Granted	593,878			16.78				10,000		13.96
	Vested	(561,958	)		6.51				—		—
	Forfeited	—			—				—		—
	December 31, 2013	427,993			$	15.72			10,000		$	13.96
	The following is a summary of stock option award activity:
		Number of options			Weighted average exercise price				Contractual term (in years)	Intrinsic value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2010	845,259			$	2.05
	Granted	64,930			1.92
	Exercised	—			—
	Forfeited/Canceled	—			—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	910,189			2.04
	Granted	1,006,936			0.97
	Exercised	—			—
	Forfeited/Canceled	(1,144,274	)		1.82
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	772,851			0.97
	Granted	489,377			14.17
	Exercised	(546,244	)		0.97
	Forfeited/Canceled	(1,500	)		14
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	714,484			$	9.98			9	$	5,883
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	94,083			$	0.97			6.9	$	1,623
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013	635,276			$	9.59			8.9	$	5,480
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the exercise price on 910,189 stock options was revised to $0.97, and 234,086 options were canceled and reissued as nonvested shares. These transactions were accounted for as modifications under ASC 718.
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $7.03, $1.23 and $0.91, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value for 2012 excludes 910,189 stock options that were affected by the modification described above.
As described in Note 14, the Company forgave a $531 loan to an executive of the Company on June 14, 2013 related to an exercise of 546,244 stock options. Prior to the date of the loan forgiveness, the options were legally exercised, but not considered exercised for accounting purposes. As of the date of the loan forgiveness, the options were considered exercised for accounting purposes. The exercised shares retained their original vesting requirements, and as such, are presented as both an exercise of stock options and a grant of nonvested stock in the tables above.
No stock options were exercised for cash during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
The following table summarizes the Company’s total unrecognized compensation cost related to equity based compensation as of December 31, 2013:
		Unrecognized compensation cost				Weighted average remaining period of expense recognition (in years)
Nonvested stock		$	1,058			2.1
Stock options		2,655				2.8
Restricted stock units		113				1.6
		$	3,826

Segments

Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segments	'
	Segments
	ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
	The Company's operating segments consist of the East, South, and West divisions along with Coleman Floor, which offers professional flooring installation services. Due to the similar economic characteristics, nature of products, distribution methods and customers, the Company has aggregated our East, South and West operating segments into one reportable segment, "Geographic divisions."
	In addition to our reportable segment, the Company's consolidated results include "Coleman Floor" and "Other reconciling items," which is comprised of our corporate activities.
	The following tables present Net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and certain other measures for the reportable segment and total continuing operations for the periods indicated. In the Company's previously issued consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Coleman Floor and Other reconciling items were combined into a single category called Other. These amounts are presented separately in the tables below. Furthermore, certain corporate assets totaling $7,578 and $7,224 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, have been recategorized from Geographic divisions to Other reconciling items.
		Year ended December 31, 2013												31-Dec-13
		Net Sales			Gross Profit			Depreciation & Amortization			Adjusted EBITDA			Total Assets
	Geographic divisions	$	1,148,032		$	264,322		$	11,124		$	52,780		$	292,047
	Coleman Floor	49,005			10,081			134			2,127			10,096
	Other reconciling items	—			—			802			(27,104		)	16,397
		$	1,197,037		$	274,403		$	12,060					$	318,540
		Year ended December 31, 2012												31-Dec-12
		Net Sales			Gross Profit			Depreciation & Amortization			Adjusted EBITDA			Total Assets
	Geographic divisions	$	905,278		$	206,407		$	9,901		$	23,992		$	255,441
	Coleman Floor	37,120			8,204			118			1,798			6,327
	Other reconciling items	—			117			1,699			(23,797		)	24,244
		$	942,398		$	214,728		$	11,718					$	286,012
		Year ended December 31, 2011												31-Dec-11
		Net Sales			Gross Profit			Depreciation & Amortization			Adjusted EBITDA			Total Assets
	Geographic divisions	$	733,947		$	163,400		$	14,152		$	(3,342	)	$	207,827
	Coleman Floor	26,035			5,565			281			(564		)	4,709
	Other reconciling items	—			—			1,755			(26,893		)	42,105
		$	759,982		$	168,965		$	16,188					$	254,641
	Reconciliation to consolidated financial statements:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net loss, as reported	$	(4,635	)	$	(14,533	)	$	(42,133	)
	Interest expense	3,793			4,037			2,842
	Income tax expense (benefit)	2,874			(8,084		)	(22,332		)
	Depreciation and amortization	12,060			11,718			16,188
	Impairment of assets held for sale	432			361			580
	IPO transaction-related costs	10,008			—			—
	Restructuring expense	141			2,853			1,349
	Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(401		)	(49		)	202
	Management fees	1,307			1,379			2,406
	Non-cash compensation expense	1,049			1,305			384
	Acquisition costs	257			284			1,017
	Severance and other expense related to store closures and business optimization	1,113			2,375			6,761
	Reduction of tax indemnification asset	—			347			1,937
	Other items	(195		)	—			—
	Adjusted EBITDA of Coleman Floor	(2,127		)	(1,798		)	564
	Adjusted EBITDA of other reconciling items	27,104			23,797			26,893
	Adjusted EBITDA of geographic divisions reportable segment	$	52,780		$	23,992		$	(3,342	)
	The Company does not earn revenues or have long-lived assets located in foreign countries. In accordance with the enterprise-wide disclosure requirements of the accounting standard, the Company's net sales from external customers by main product lines are as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Structural components	$	157,975		$	106,745		$	87,542
	Millwork & other interior products	219,191			178,449			143,128
	Lumber & lumber sheet goods	428,384			333,952			247,299
	Windows & other exterior products	249,711			202,532			178,361
	Other building products & services	141,776			120,720			103,652
	Total net sales	$	1,197,037		$	942,398		$	759,982

Income_Loss_Per_Common_Share

Income (Loss) Per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Income (loss) per common share	'
	Income (loss) per common share
	Basic net income (loss) per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common share equivalents outstanding for the period, determined using the treasury-stock method. For purposes of the diluted EPS calculation, stock options and nonvested stock awards are considered to be common stock equivalents. Class C Convertible Preferred shares are considered to be participating securities. During periods of net income, participating securities are allocated a proportional share of net income determined by dividing total weighted average participating securities by the sum of total weighted average common shares and participating securities (“the two-class method”). During periods of net loss, no effect is given to participating securities since they do not share in the losses of the Company.
	The basic and diluted EPS calculations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are presented below:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012			2011
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(5,036	)		$	(14,582	)	$	(41,931	)
	Class B Senior Preferred stock deemed dividend	(1,836		)		(4,480		)	(4,188		)
	Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class C Convertible Preferred stock	—				(5,000		)	—
	Loss attributable to common stockholders, from continuing operations	(6,872		)		(24,062		)	(46,119		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	401				49			(202		)
	Loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,471	)		$	(24,013	)	$	(46,321	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	18,205,892				13,153,446			22,262,337
	Basic and diluted EPS
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.38	)		$	(1.83	)	$	(2.07	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0.02				—			(0.01		)
	Net loss per share	$	(0.36	)		$	(1.83	)	$	(2.08	)
	The following table provides the securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Stock option awards	714,484			772,851			910,189
	Nonvested stock awards	427,993			396,073			668,779
	Restricted stock units	10,000			—			—
	Class C Convertible Preferred Stock (as converted basis)	—			4,454,889			—

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	'
	Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data
	The following tables summarize the consolidated quarterly results of operations for 2013 and 2012:
		2013
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	Net sales	$	248,726		$	314,653		$	328,468		$	305,190
	Gross profit	53,790			71,510			75,381			73,722
	(Loss) income from continuing operations	(4,214		)	1,884			(5,603		)	2,897
	Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	157			94			90			60
	Net (loss) income	(4,057		)	1,978			(5,513		)	2,957
	Basic (loss) income per share
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.36	)	$	0.06		$	(0.30	)	$	0.12
	Income from discontinued operations	0.01			0.01			—			—
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.35	)	$	0.07		$	(0.30	)	$	0.12
	Diluted (loss) income per share
	(Loss) income from continuing operations	$	(0.36	)	$	0.06		$	(0.30	)	$	0.11
	Income from discontinued operations	0.01			0.01			—			—
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.35	)	$	0.07		$	(0.30	)	$	0.11
		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	Net sales	$	187,939		$	246,492		$	255,833		$	252,134
	Gross profit	43,431			55,054			58,516			57,727
	Loss from continuing operations	(8,453		)	(2,109		)	(249		)	(3,771		)
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(113		)	(128		)	289			1
	Net (loss) income	(8,566		)	(2,237		)	40			(3,770		)
	Basic and diluted (loss) income per share
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(1.15	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.36	)
	(Loss) income from discontinued operations	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	0.02			—
	Net loss per share	$	(1.16	)	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.36	)

Subsequent_Events_Subsequent_E

Subsequent Events Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Subsequent events
	On February 18, 2014, the Company entered into Amendment Eleven to the Credit Agreement. The significant provisions included in the amendment are as follows:
	•	The maximum availability under the Revolver was increased to $200,000.
	•	The maturity date was extended to December 31, 2017.
	•	The borrowing base is calculated as the sum of (i) 85% of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable plus (ii) the lesser of 90% of the eligible credit card receivables and $5,000, plus (iii) the lesser of $150,000, 65% of the eligible inventory or 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible inventory plus (iv) the lesser of $30,000, 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible fixed assets or the net book value of fixed assets, all as defined in the Credit Agreement, minus (v) reserves from time to time set by the administrative agent.
	•	The fee on the unused portion of the Revolver was set at 0.25%, regardless of average daily usage.
	•	The Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement is only applicable if Adjusted Liquidity is less than $20,000, and remains in effect until the date on which Adjusted Liquidity has been greater than or equal to $20,000 for a period of 30 consecutive days.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of presentation	'
	Basis of presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
Principles of consolidation	'
	Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of Stock Building Supply, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates	'
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and bases its estimates on historical experience, current conditions and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities as well as identifying and assessing the accounting treatment with respect to commitments and contingencies. The significant estimates which could change by a material amount in the near term include accounts receivable reserves, inventory reserves, supplier rebates and goodwill impairment. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Business and credit concentrations	'
	Business and credit concentrations
	The Company maintains cash at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. Accounts receivable potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk. Mitigating this credit risk is collateral underlying certain accounts receivable (perfected liens or lien rights) as well as the Company’s analysis of a customer’s credit history prior to extending credit. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the Company’s large number of customers and their dispersion across various regions of the United States. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no customer represented more than 10% of accounts receivable. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no customer represented more than 10% of revenue.
	The Company’s future results could be adversely affected by a number of factors including: competitive pressure on sales and pricing, weather conditions, consumer spending and debt levels, interest rates, existing residential home sales and new home construction, lumber prices and product mix.
Cash and cash equivalents	'
	Cash and cash equivalents
	Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have a maturity of three months or less from the time of purchase.
Restricted assets	'
	Restricted assets are classified as current or non-current assets based on their designated purpose.
Fair value of financial instruments	'
	Fair value of financial instruments
	ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level 1	Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.
	Level 2	Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3	Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.
	If a financial instrument uses inputs that fall in different levels of the hierarchy, the instrument will be categorized based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value calculation.
Accounts receivable	'
	Accounts receivable
	Accounts receivable result from the extending of credit to trade customers for the purchase of goods and services. The terms generally provide for payment within 30 days of being invoiced. On occasion, when necessary to compete in certain circumstances, the Company will sell product under extended payment terms. Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on an assessment of individual past due accounts, historical write-off experience, accounts receivable aging, customer disputes and the business environment. Account balances are charged off when the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company grants trade discounts on a percentage basis. The Company records an allowance against accounts receivable for the amount of discounts it estimates will be taken by customers. The discounts are recorded as a reduction to revenue when products are sold.
Consideration received from suppliers	'
	Consideration received from suppliers
	The Company enters into agreements with many of its suppliers providing for inventory purchase rebates (“supplier rebates”) upon achievement of specified volume purchasing levels. Supplier rebates are accrued as part of cost of goods sold based on progress towards earning the supplier rebates, taking into consideration cumulative purchases of inventory to date and projected purchases through the end of the year. The Company estimates the rebates applicable to inventory on-hand at each period end based on the inventory turns of the related items.
Revenue recognition	'
	Revenue recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue when products are shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. All sales recognized are net of allowances for discounts and estimated returns, based on historical experience, and sales tax.
	Revenues from construction contracts generally are recognized on the completed contract basis, as these contracts generally are completed within 30 days. Revenues from certain construction contracts, which are generally greater than 30 days, are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date to estimated costs for each contract. Costs of goods sold related to construction contracts include all direct material, subcontractor and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools and repairs. General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.
Shipping and handling costs	'
	Shipping and handling costs
	The Company includes shipping and handling costs in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
Property and equipment	'
	Property and equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and betterments, which extend the useful lives of assets, are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Property and equipment obtained through acquisition are stated at estimated fair market value as of the acquisition date, and are depreciated over their estimated remaining useful lives, which may differ from our stated policies for certain assets. Gains and losses related to the sale of property and equipment are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method and are generally depreciated over the following estimated service lives:
	Buildings and improvements	40 years
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of life of the asset or remaining
		lease term, and not to exceed 10 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	2–10 years
	Vehicles	4–7 years
	Property and equipment acquired in connection with business combinations may be assigned remaining estimated service lives outside of these ranges.
	Assets are classified as held for sale if the Company commits to a plan to sell the asset within one year and actively markets the asset in its current condition for a price that is reasonable in comparison to its estimated fair value. Assets held for sale are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or estimated fair value less expected disposition costs. The majority of assets classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013 are under contract to be sold during 2014.
Goodwill and other intangible assets	'
	Goodwill and other intangible assets
	At least annually, or more frequently as changes in circumstances indicate, the Company tests goodwill for impairment. To the extent that the carrying value of the net assets of any of the reporting units having goodwill is greater than their estimated fair value, the Company may be required to record impairment charges. The Company’s reporting units are its East, South and West geographic divisions and Coleman Floor. The Company is required to make certain assumptions and estimates regarding the fair value of the reporting units containing goodwill when assessing for impairment. Changes in the fact patterns underlying such assumptions and estimates could ultimately result in the recognition of additional impairment losses.
	During the third quarter of 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company performed its annual impairment assessment of goodwill which did not indicate that an impairment existed. During each assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of its reporting units containing goodwill substantially exceeded their carrying value. The Company estimated the fair value of the reporting units using the income approach. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated future cash flows that is discounted at a market derived weighted average cost of capital. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. As part of the 2013 assessment, the aggregate fair values of the reporting units were compared and reconciled to the Company's market capitalization. There was no active trading market for our equity or debt in 2012 and 2011.
	Acquired intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized over their weighted average amortization period unless they are determined to be indefinite. Acquired intangible assets are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. For intangible assets purchased in a business combination, the estimated fair values of the assets received are used to establish the carrying value. The fair value of acquired intangible assets is determined using common valuation techniques, and the Company employs assumptions developed using the perspective of a market participant.
Impairment of long-lived assets	'
	Impairment of long-lived assets
	Long-lived assets, such as property, equipment and purchased intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For impairment testing of long-lived assets, the Company identifies asset groups at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes
	The Company computes income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes(“ASC 740”). Deferred taxes represent the difference between the tax basis of assets or liabilities, calculated under tax laws, and the reported amounts in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company will establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain. Periodically, the valuation allowance is reviewed and adjusted based on management’s assessments of realizable deferred tax assets.
	ASC 740 also prescribes a recognition threshold and certain measurement principles for the financial statements related to tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, the impact of an uncertain tax position on an income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Additionally, ASC 740 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties associated with income taxes, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition requirements.
	The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities and unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Casualty and health insurance	'
	Casualty and health insurance
	The Company is self insured for general liability, auto liability and workers’ compensation exposures, as well as health care claims, with specific excess insurance purchased from independent carriers to cover individual claims in excess of the self-insured limits. The expected liability for unpaid claims, including incurred but not reported losses, is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as a liability with current and long-term components. The amount recoverable from insurance providers is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Provisions for losses are developed from valuations that rely upon the Company’s past claims experience, which considers both the frequency and settlement of claims. The casualty and health insurance liabilities are recorded at their undiscounted value.
Retirement savings program	'
	Retirement savings program
	The Company sponsors a defined contribution retirement savings plan. Employees who have attained the age of 18 and have completed 90 days of service prior to the plan entry date are eligible to participate in the plan.
Lease obligations	'
	Lease obligations
	The Company recognizes lease obligations with fixed escalations of rental payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term, with the amount of rental expense in excess of lease payments recorded as a deferred rent liability.
Advertising and promotion	'
	Advertising and promotion
	Costs associated with advertising and promoting products and services are expensed in the period incurred
Stock-based compensation	'
	Stock-based compensation
	In accordance with the requirements of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), the Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees using a fair value based pricing model. The compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period.
Restructuring and related expenses	'
	Restructuring and related expenses
	The Company accounts for costs associated with exit or disposal in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations (“ASC 420”), which requires that: (i) liabilities associated with exit and disposal activities be measured at fair value; (ii) one-time termination benefits be expensed at the date the entity notifies the employee, unless the employee must provide future service, in which case the benefits are expensed ratably over the future service period; (iii) liabilities related to an operating lease/contract be recognized and measured at its fair value when the contract does not have any future economic benefit to the entity (i.e., the entity ceases to utilize the rights conveyed by the contract); and (iv) for typically all other costs related to an exit or disposal activity to be expensed as incurred.
Debt issuance costs	'
	Debt issuance costs
	Costs incurred in connection with the Company’s secured credit agreement are capitalized and amortized over the term of the agreement.
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities in the Company’s balance sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria are reported in earnings. The Company elected not to designate any new derivative instruments as hedges for the years 2013, 2012 or 2011, and therefore all changes in the fair market value of the hedge contracts have been reported in cost of goods sold, on the consolidated statements of operations.
	The Company may decide to designate these instruments as hedges in future periods. The Company does not enter into any derivatives for speculative or trading purposes; all derivatives are used to offset existing or expected risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates or commodities.
Warranty expense	'
	Warranty expense
	We have warranty obligations with respect to most manufactured products; however, the liability for the warranty obligations is not significant as a result of third-party inspection and acceptance processes.
Comprehensive loss	'
	Comprehensive loss
	Comprehensive loss is equal to the net loss for all periods presented.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements	'
	Recently issued accounting pronouncements
	There were no significant new accounting pronouncements or changes to existing guidance that were applicable to us.

Initial_Public_Offering_Initia

Initial Public Offering Initial Public Offering (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Initial Public Offering Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes these costs for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Year ended December 31, 2013
	Management services agreement termination fee paid to Gores	$	9,000
	Other IPO transaction-related costs	1,008
		$	10,008

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	'
	Restricted assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013		2012
	Deposits for payment of casualty & health insurance claims	$	1,306	$	5,690
	Other deposits	513		333
		$	1,819	$	6,023
Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method and are generally depreciated over the following estimated service lives:
	Buildings and improvements		40 years
	Leasehold improvements		Lesser of life of the asset or remaining
			lease term, and not to exceed 10 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		2–10 years
	Vehicles		4–7 years

Acquisitions_Acquisitions_Tabl

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Estimated Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the final allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on December 22, 2012.
	Accounts receivable	$	398
	Inventories	1,524
	Property and equipment	6,128
	Intangible assets-trademarks	1,132
	Intangible assets-supply agreement	4,484
	Intangible assets-customer relationships	1,967
	Total assets acquired	15,633
	Accounts payable	(3,395		)
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(56		)
	Current portion of capital lease obligation	(423		)
	Long-term portion of capital lease obligation	(4,952		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(8,826		)
	Net assets acquired	$	6,807

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of discontinued operations, income statement and balance sheet	'
	The operating results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales	$	—		$	1,103		$	14,670
	Restructuring charges	(31		)	(55		)	(1,033		)
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	644			101			456
	Income tax expense	(243		)	(52		)	(658		)
	Net income (loss)	401			49			(202		)
	The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations reflected on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Inventories, net	$	—		$	20
	Real estate held for sale	700			700
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8			35
	Current assets of discontinued operations	708			755
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—			28
	Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	—			28
	Accounts payable	—			2
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	37			167
	Restructuring reserve	295			277
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	332			446
	Long-term restructuring reserve	89			384
	Other long-term liabilities	—			4
	Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	$	89		$	388

Restructuring_Costs_Tables

Restructuring Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of restructuring expenses	'
	The following table summarizes the restructuring expenses incurred in connection with the Restructurings and the remaining reserves as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Work force			Store			Total
		reductions			closures
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2010	$	671		$	3,791		$	4,462
	Restructuring charges incurred	97			2,285			2,382
	Cash payments	(703		)	(2,141		)	(2,844		)
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2011	65			3,935			4,000
	Restructuring charges incurred	353			2,555			2,908
	Cash payments	(65		)	(1,718		)	(1,783		)
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2012	353			4,772			5,125
	Restructuring charges incurred	—			209			209
	Cash payments	(163		)	(1,569		)	(1,732		)
	Restructuring reserves, December 31, 2013	$	190		$	3,412		$	3,602

Accounts_Receivable_Accounts_R1

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
	Accounts receivable consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013			2012
	Trade receivables	$	115,876		$	94,962
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,707		)	(3,095		)
	Allowance for sales returns and discounts	(1,884		)	(1,570		)
		$	111,285		$	90,297
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table shows the changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts:
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1	$	3,095		$	2,669		$	4,826
	Additions charged to expense	1,051			2,333			1,753
	Deductions (write-offs)	(1,439		)	(1,907		)	(3,910		)
	Balance at December 31	$	2,707		$	3,095		$	2,669

Property_and_Equipment_Propert1

Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013			2012
	Land	$	18,210		$	18,210
	Buildings and improvements	25,279			24,992
	Leasehold improvements	7,721			7,178
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	51,713			51,554
	Vehicles	27,918			25,387
	Construction-in-progress	2,719			293
		133,560			127,614
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(77,521		)	(72,538		)
		$	56,039		$	55,076

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in goodwill	'
	The following table shows changes in goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2013. All of the Company's goodwill as of December 31, 2013 is recorded in the Geographic divisions reportable segment (Note 19).
	31-Dec-12	$	6,511
	Acquisition of Chesapeake (Note 4)	675
	31-Dec-13	$	7,186
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets.
		Trademarks					Customer Relationships					Supply Agreement					Total
		Gross					Gross					Gross
		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	December 31, 2011	$	15,853	$	(2,221	)	$	6,982	$	(862	)	$	—	$	—		$	19,752
	Acquisitions	1,132		—			1,967		—			4,484		—			7,583
	Amortization	—		(909		)	—		(552		)	—		(9		)	(1,470		)
	December 31, 2012	16,985		(3,130		)	8,949		(1,414		)	4,484		(9		)	25,865
	Acquisitions	—		—			1,160		—			—		—			1,160
	Amortization	—		(990		)	—		(896		)	—		(350		)	(2,236		)
	December 31, 2013	$	16,985	$	(4,120	)	$	10,109	$	(2,310	)	$	4,484	$	(359	)	$	24,789
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Based upon current assumptions, the Company expects that its definite-lived intangible assets will be amortized according to the following schedule:
	2014	$	2,253
	2015	2,253
	2016	2,253
	2017	2,253
	2018	2,253
	Thereafter	13,524
		$	24,789

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia1

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities consists of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013		2012
	Accrued payroll and other employee related expenses	$	12,595	$	6,940
	Accrued taxes	5,421		4,156
	Self-insurance reserves	3,236		3,365
	Advances from customers	3,725		2,981
	Accrued professional fees	1,366		1,214
	Accrued rebates payable	853		826
	Accrued short-term deferred rent	586		593
	Accrued related party management fees (Note 14)	130		119
	Accrued interest and lending fees	178		778
	Litigation reserve (Note 16)	140		2,146
	Other	2,298		2,159
		$	30,528	$	25,277

Secured_Credit_Agreement_Table

Secured Credit Agreement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of secured credit agreement	'
	The following is a summary of the significant terms of the Revolver as of December 31, 2013:
	Maturity	December 31, 2016
	Interest/Usage Rate	Company’s option of Base Rate(a) plus a Base Rate Margin (ranges from 0.50%–1.00% based on Revolver availability) or LIBOR plus a LIBOR Rate Margin (ranges from 1.50%–2.00% based on Revolver availability)
	Maximum Availability	Lesser of $150,000 or the borrowing base(b)
	Periodic Principal Payments	None
	(a)	Base Rate is the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% or (ii) the prime rate.
	(b)	The Revolver’s borrowing base is calculated as the sum of (i) 85% of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable plus (ii) the lesser of 90% of the eligible credit card receivables and $5,000, plus (iii) the lesser of $125,000, 65% of the eligible inventory or 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible inventory as defined in the Credit Agreement minus (iv) reserves from time to time set by the administrative agent. The eligible accounts receivable and inventories are further adjusted as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Company’s borrowing base can also be increased pursuant to certain terms outlined in the Credit Agreement.

Other_Longterm_Liabilities_Oth1

Other Long-term Liabilities Other Long-term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Other long-term liabilities consists of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013		2012
	Self-insurance reserve (Note 3)	$	4,310	$	3,866
	Long-term restructuring reserve (Note 6)	2,008		3,612
	Long-term deferred rent (Note 3)	1,028		1,334
	Other	—		195
		$	7,346	$	9,007

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December, 31 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		2013				2012				2011
	Current
	Federal	$	3,961			$	(4,596	)		$	(16,300	)
	State	413				197				552
		4,374				(4,399		)		(15,748		)
	Deferred
	Federal	(1,859		)		(2,759		)		(4,513		)
	State	602				(874		)		(1,413		)
		(1,257		)		(3,633		)		(5,926		)
		$	3,117			$	(8,032	)		$	(21,674	)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	A reconciliation of differences between the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 35% and the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense at statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes, net of federal tax	(0.4	)		1.7			2.5
	Nondeductible termination fee on management services agreement	(157.6	)		—			—
	Nondeductible capitalized transaction costs	(3.8	)		—			—
	Nondeductible compensation expense	(8.1	)		—			—
	Nondeductible (permanent) items- other	(1.3	)		(1.0	)		(0.2	)
	IRC Section 199 manufacturing deduction	17			—			—
	Changes in tax rates	(11.2	)		0.5			0.2
	Indemnity tax asset	—			(0.5	)		(1.1	)
	Uncertain tax positions	—			1.5			3
	Other items	(3.7	)		0.8			(2.5	)
	Valuation allowance	1.2			(2.3	)		(2.1	)
		(132.9	)%		35.7	%		34.8	%
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets related to
	Accounts receivable	$	1,385			$	516
	Inventory	1,322				1,763
	Accrued expenses	3,375				5,218
	Other reserves and liabilities	5,464				3,913
	Net operating loss and credit carryforwards	2,160				3,325
		13,706				14,735
	Valuation allowance	(1,919		)		(1,946		)
	Total deferred tax assets	11,787				12,789
	Deferred tax liabilities related to
	Real estate held for sale	(903		)		(2,296		)
	Intangible assets	(4,523		)		(4,391		)
	Property and equipment	(17,474		)		(18,735		)
	Other assets	(1,051		)		(788		)
	Total deferred tax liabilities	(23,951		)		(26,210		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(12,164	)		$	(13,421	)
Valuation Allowance Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table shows the changes in the amount of the Company’s valuation allowance:
		2013				2012				2011
	Balance at January 1,	$	1,946			$	1,418			$	50
	Additions charged to expense	—				528				1,368
	Deductions - other	(27		)		—				—
	Balance at December 31,	$	1,919			$	1,946			$	1,418
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of the effect of interest and penalties) is as follows:
		2013				2012				2011
	Balance at January 1,	$	—			$	266			$	2,027
	Tax positions taken in prior periods:
	Gross increases	—				—				—
	Gross decreases	—				—				—
	Tax positions taken in current period:
	Gross increases	—				—				—
	Settlements with taxing authorities	—				—				—
	Lapse of applicable statute of limitations	—				(266		)		(1,761		)
	Balance at December 31,	$	—			$	—			$	266

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) and future minimum capital lease payments as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		Capital leases			Operating leases
	2014	$	1,628		$	19,103
	2015	1,371			10,978
	2016	1,019			10,135
	2017	926			5,946
	2018	856			3,147
	Thereafter	3,340			15,120
		9,140			$	64,429	(a)
	Less: Amounts representing interest	(1,889		)
	Total obligation under capital leases	7,251
	Less: Current portion of capital lease obligation	(1,240		)
	Long term capital lease obligation	$	6,011
	(a) Minimum operating lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1,431 due in the future under noncancelable subleases.

Equity_and_Redeemable_Securiti1

Equity and Redeemable Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity and Temporary Equity Disclsoure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of temporary equity	'
	The following table shows the changes in the classes of preferred stock, which are recorded as redeemable securities (outside of permanent equity):
		Class A				Class B					Class C
		Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount
	31-Dec-11	5,100		$	—	48,760		$	54,997		—		$	—
	Issuance of Class C Convertible Preferred stock	—		—		—		—			5,000		5,000
	Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on	—		—		—		—			—		(5,000		)
	Class C Convertible Preferred stock
	Deemed dividend on Class C Convertible Preferred stock	—		—		—		—			—		5,000
	Dividends accrued on Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		—		4,480			—		—
	Redemption of Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		(12,372	)	(12,372		)	—		—
	Dividends paid on Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		—		(10,628		)	—		—
	31-Dec-12	5,100		—		36,388		36,477			5,000		5,000
	Conversion of Saturn Acquisition Holdings, LLC preferred stock to Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. preferred stock (Note 1)	—		—		1,079		—			—		—
	Dividends accrued on Class B Senior Preferred stock	—		—		—		1,836			—		—
	Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	(5,100	)	—		(37,467	)	(38,313		)	(5,000	)	(5,000		)
	December 31, 2013	—		$	—	—		$	—		—		$	—

Equity_Based_Compensation_Tabl

Equity Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of expenses related to share-based payments	'
	The following table highlights the expense related to share-based payments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
			2013				2012			2011
	Nonvested stock		$	512			$	580		$	127
	Stock options		511				383			257
	Restricted stock units		26				—			—
	Stock purchases		—				342			—
	Stock based compensation		$	1,049			$	1,305		$	384
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company used the following assumptions to value the stock options issued during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected dividend yield	0	%		0	%		0	%
	Expected volatility factor (a)	49% - 51%			58	%		59	%
	Risk-free interest rate (b)	1.8% - 2.0%			0.8% - 0.9%			1	%
	Expected term (in years) (c)	6.0 - 6.5			3.7 - 3.9			4.3
	(a)    The Company estimated its volatility factor based on the average volatilities of similar public entities.
	(b)    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant.
	(c)    For stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2013, the expected term was derived utilizing the
	"simplified method" in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, which uses the mid-point between the vesting date and the expiration date of the award. We believe use of this approach is appropriate given the lack of prior history of option exercises upon which to base an expected term. For stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the expected term was based on the vesting term and contractual term of the options and the expected exercise behavior of the option holders.
Schedule of nonvested stock awards and restricted stock units awards	'
	The following is a summary of nonvested stock and restricted stock unit activity:
		Nonvested Stock							Restricted Stock Units
		Number of			Weighted				Number of		Weighted
		shares			average				units		average
		outstanding			grant date				outstanding		grant date
					fair value						fair value
	December 31, 2010	1,123,289			$	1.06			—		$	—
	Granted	64,930			1.92				—		—
	Vested	(181,804	)		0.98				—		—
	Forfeited	(337,636	)		1.16				—		—
	December 31, 2011	668,779			1.11				—		—
	Granted	234,086			1.98				—		—
	Vested	(448,355	)		1.51				—		—
	Forfeited	(58,437	)		1.92				—		—
	December 31, 2012	396,073			1.06				—		—
	Granted	593,878			16.78				10,000		13.96
	Vested	(561,958	)		6.51				—		—
	Forfeited	—			—				—		—
	December 31, 2013	427,993			$	15.72			10,000		$	13.96
Schedule of stock options	'
	The following is a summary of stock option award activity:
		Number of options			Weighted average exercise price				Contractual term (in years)	Intrinsic value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2010	845,259			$	2.05
	Granted	64,930			1.92
	Exercised	—			—
	Forfeited/Canceled	—			—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	910,189			2.04
	Granted	1,006,936			0.97
	Exercised	—			—
	Forfeited/Canceled	(1,144,274	)		1.82
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	772,851			0.97
	Granted	489,377			14.17
	Exercised	(546,244	)		0.97
	Forfeited/Canceled	(1,500	)		14
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	714,484			$	9.98			9	$	5,883
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	94,083			$	0.97			6.9	$	1,623
	Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013	635,276			$	9.59			8.9	$	5,480
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s total unrecognized compensation cost related to equity based compensation as of December 31, 2013:
			Unrecognized compensation cost				Weighted average remaining period of expense recognition (in years)
	Nonvested stock		$	1,058			2.1
	Stock options		2,655				2.8
	Restricted stock units		113				1.6
			$	3,826

Segments_Tables

Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013															Dec. 31, 2012												Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'															'												'
Schedule of net sales, adjusted EBITDA and certain other measures by reportable segment	'															'												'
	The following tables present Net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and certain other measures for the reportable segment and total continuing operations for the periods indicated. In the Company's previously issued consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Coleman Floor and Other reconciling items were combined into a single category called Other. These amounts are presented separately in the tables below. Furthermore, certain corporate assets totaling $7,578 and $7,224 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, have been recategorized from Geographic divisions to Other reconciling items.
																	Year ended December 31, 2012									31-Dec-12			Year ended December 31, 2011									31-Dec-11
		Year ended December 31, 2013												31-Dec-13			Net Sales		Gross Profit		Depreciation & Amortization		Adjusted EBITDA			Total Assets			Net Sales		Gross Profit		Depreciation & Amortization		Adjusted EBITDA			Total Assets
		Net Sales			Gross Profit			Depreciation & Amortization			Adjusted EBITDA			Total Assets		Geographic divisions	$	905,278	$	206,407	$	9,901	$	23,992		$	255,441	Geographic divisions	$	733,947	$	163,400	$	14,152	$	(3,342	)	$	207,827
	Geographic divisions	$	1,148,032		$	264,322		$	11,124		$	52,780		$	292,047
																Coleman Floor	37,120		8,204		118		1,798			6,327		Coleman Floor	26,035		5,565		281		(564		)	4,709
	Coleman Floor	49,005			10,081			134			2,127			10,096
																Other reconciling items	—		117		1,699		(23,797		)	24,244		Other reconciling items	—		—		1,755		(26,893		)	42,105
	Other reconciling items	—			—			802			(27,104		)	16,397
																	$	942,398	$	214,728	$	11,718				$	286,012		$	759,982	$	168,965	$	16,188				$	254,641
		$	1,197,037		$	274,403		$	12,060					$	318,540
Reconciliation to consolidated financial statements:	'															'												'
	Reconciliation to consolidated financial statements:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net loss, as reported	$	(4,635	)	$	(14,533	)	$	(42,133	)
	Interest expense	3,793			4,037			2,842
	Income tax expense (benefit)	2,874			(8,084		)	(22,332		)
	Depreciation and amortization	12,060			11,718			16,188
	Impairment of assets held for sale	432			361			580
	IPO transaction-related costs	10,008			—			—
	Restructuring expense	141			2,853			1,349
	Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(401		)	(49		)	202
	Management fees	1,307			1,379			2,406
	Non-cash compensation expense	1,049			1,305			384
	Acquisition costs	257			284			1,017
	Severance and other expense related to store closures and business optimization	1,113			2,375			6,761
	Reduction of tax indemnification asset	—			347			1,937
	Other items	(195		)	—			—
	Adjusted EBITDA of Coleman Floor	(2,127		)	(1,798		)	564
	Adjusted EBITDA of other reconciling items	27,104			23,797			26,893
	Adjusted EBITDA of geographic divisions reportable segment	$	52,780		$	23,992		$	(3,342	)
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]	'															'												'
	In accordance with the enterprise-wide disclosure requirements of the accounting standard, the Company's net sales from external customers by main product lines are as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013			2012			2011
	Structural components	$	157,975		$	106,745		$	87,542
	Millwork & other interior products	219,191			178,449			143,128
	Lumber & lumber sheet goods	428,384			333,952			247,299
	Windows & other exterior products	249,711			202,532			178,361
	Other building products & services	141,776			120,720			103,652
	Total net sales	$	1,197,037		$	942,398		$	759,982

Income_Loss_Per_Common_Share_T

Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of basic and diluted EPS calculations	'
	The basic and diluted EPS calculations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are presented below:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012			2011
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(5,036	)		$	(14,582	)	$	(41,931	)
	Class B Senior Preferred stock deemed dividend	(1,836		)		(4,480		)	(4,188		)
	Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class C Convertible Preferred stock	—				(5,000		)	—
	Loss attributable to common stockholders, from continuing operations	(6,872		)		(24,062		)	(46,119		)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	401				49			(202		)
	Loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,471	)		$	(24,013	)	$	(46,321	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	18,205,892				13,153,446			22,262,337
	Basic and diluted EPS
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(0.38	)		$	(1.83	)	$	(2.07	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0.02				—			(0.01		)
	Net loss per share	$	(0.36	)		$	(1.83	)	$	(2.08	)
Schedule of anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	'
	The following table provides the securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Stock option awards	714,484			772,851			910,189
	Nonvested stock awards	427,993			396,073			668,779
	Restricted stock units	10,000			—			—
	Class C Convertible Preferred Stock (as converted basis)	—			4,454,889			—

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_1

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013											Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'											'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'											'
	The following tables summarize the consolidated quarterly results of operations for 2013 and 2012:
													2012
		2013										(in thousands, except per share amounts)	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter		Net sales	$	187,939		$	246,492		$	255,833		$	252,134
	Net sales	$	248,726		$	314,653	$	328,468		$	305,190
												Gross profit	43,431			55,054			58,516			57,727
	Gross profit	53,790			71,510		75,381			73,722
												Loss from continuing operations	(8,453		)	(2,109		)	(249		)	(3,771		)
	(Loss) income from continuing operations	(4,214		)	1,884		(5,603		)	2,897		(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(113		)	(128		)	289			1
	Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	157			94		90			60		Net (loss) income	(8,566		)	(2,237		)	40			(3,770		)
	Net (loss) income	(4,057		)	1,978		(5,513		)	2,957		Basic and diluted (loss) income per share
												Loss from continuing operations	$	(1.15	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.36	)
	Basic (loss) income per share											(Loss) income from discontinued operations	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	0.02			—
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.36	)	$	0.06	$	(0.30	)	$	0.12
												Net loss per share	$	(1.16	)	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.36	)
	Income from discontinued operations	0.01			0.01		—			—
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.35	)	$	0.07	$	(0.30	)	$	0.12
	Diluted (loss) income per share
	(Loss) income from continuing operations	$	(0.36	)	$	0.06	$	(0.30	)	$	0.11
	Income from discontinued operations	0.01			0.01		—			—
	Net (loss) income per share	$	(0.35	)	$	0.07	$	(0.30	)	$	0.11

Organization_Details

Organization (Details)	0 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2013	2-May-13	2-May-13	2-May-13	2-May-13	2-May-13
		Class A Voting common stock [Member]	Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]	Class A Junior Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred Stock [Member]	Class C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Business Organization [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued per share converted (in shares)	'	1	1	1	1.02966259	1
Stock split ratio	25.972	'	'	'	'	'

Initial_Public_Offering_Initia1

Initial Public Offering Initial Public Offering (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Management services agreement termination fee paid to Gores	'	$9,000	'	'
Other IPO transaction-related costs	'	1,008	'	'
IPO transaction-related costs	$2,216	$10,008	$0	$0

Initial_Public_Offering_Initia2

Initial Public Offering Initial Public Offering (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock issued (in shares)	7,000,000	'	'	'
Share price (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'	'
Proceeds from IPO	$55,225	$55,225	$0	$0
Underwriting fees	4,324	'	'	'
IPO transaction-related costs	2,216	10,008	0	0
Conversion of preferred stock (in shares)	7,191,891	'	'	'
Debt repayment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from IPO	46,225	'	'	'
Termination of management services agreement [Member]	'	'	'	'
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from IPO	$9,000	'	'	'
Shares Offered By Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock issued (in shares)	4,411,765	'	'	'
Shares sold by Gores Building Holdings, LLC and other selling stockholders [Member]	'	'	'	'
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock issued (in shares)	2,588,235	'	'	'
Shares purchased by underwriters [Member]	'	'	'	'
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock issued (in shares)	1,050,000	'	'	'
Aggregate shares sold [Member]	'	'	'	'
Initial Public Offering [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock issued (in shares)	8,050,000	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Restricted Cash) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Restricted assets [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted assets	$1,819	$6,023
Deposits for payment of casualty & health insurance claims [Member]	'	'
Restricted assets [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted assets	1,306	5,690
Other deposits [Member]	'	'
Restricted assets [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted assets	$513	$333

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Useful Lives) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Building and improvements [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years
Leasehold improvements [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	'Lesser of life of the asset or remaining lease term
Leasehold improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'2 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'10 years
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'4 years
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'7 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consideration received from suppliers	'	'	'
Supplier rebates receivable	$4,885	$2,599	'
Shipping and handling [Abstract]	'	'	'
Shipping and handling costs	62,517	50,943	48,139
Lease obligations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred rent liability	1,614	1,927	'
Advertising and promotion [Abstract]	'	'	'
Advertising expense	1,631	1,323	399
Debt issuance costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Debt issuance cost	1,640	1,937	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	596	902	1,553
Retirement savings program [Member] | Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Retirement savings program [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total expense recorded	$1,200	$904	$0

Acquisitions_Acquisitions_Deta

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Details) (TBSG [Member], USD $)	Dec. 22, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Accounts receivable	$398
Inventories	1,524
Property and equipment	6,128
Total assets acquired	15,633
Accounts payable	-3,395
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-56
Current portion of capital lease obligation	-423
Long-term portion of capital lease obligation	-4,952
Total liabilities assumed	-8,826
Net assets acquired	6,807
Trademarks [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets	1,132
Supply agreement [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets	4,484
Customer relationships [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets	$1,967

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 08, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 22, 2012

Apr. 08, 2013

TBSG [Member]

TBSG [Member]

TBSG [Member]

TBSG [Member]

Commonwealth Acquisition Holdings, LLC [Member]

Commonwealth Acquisition Holdings, LLC [Member]

Commonwealth Acquisition Holdings, LLC [Member]

Customer relationships [Member]

Customer relationships [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Chesapeake [Member]

Chesapeake [Member]

Chesapeake [Member]

TBSG [Member]

Commonwealth Acquisition Holdings, LLC [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Chesapeake [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Date of acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22-Dec-12

'

'

'

8-Apr-13

'

'

'

'

Purchase of assets and liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$6,807,000

'

'

'

$2,623,000

'

'

'

'

Earnout liability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,075,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on reduction of earnout liability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

195,000

0

0

'

'

195,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Advances to affiliate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

850,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Advance to affiliate, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Initial holdback amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

250,000

'

'

'

'

Transaction costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

257,000

284,000

1,017,000

'

'

106,000

183,000

'

'

151,000

'

'

Net sales

305,190,000

328,468,000

314,653,000

248,726,000

252,134,000

255,833,000

246,492,000

187,939,000

1,197,037,000

942,398,000

759,982,000

'

20,419,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business combination, net sales of acquiree since acquisition date, actual

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,929,000

'

'

'

Total assets acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,633,000

'

'

'

3,108,000

'

'

'

'

Total liabilities assumed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,826,000

'

'

'

1,410,000

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,967,000

1,160,000

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$675,000

'

'

'

'

Discontinued_Operations_Income

Discontinued Operations (Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$1,103	$14,670
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-31	-55	-1,033
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	644	101	456
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-243	-52	-658
Net income (loss)	$60	$90	$94	$157	$1	$289	($128)	($113)	$401	$49	($202)

Discontinued_Operations_Discon

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Inventories, net	$0	$20
Real estate held for sale	700	700
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8	35
Current assets of discontinued operations	708	755
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0	28
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0	28
Accounts payable	0	2
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	37	167
Restructuring reserve	295	277
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	332	446
Long-term restructuring reserve	89	384
Other long-term liabilities	0	4
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	$89	$388

Restructuring_Costs_Schedule_o

Restructuring Costs (Schedule of restructuring expenses) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserves, beginning balance	$5,125	$4,000	$4,462
Restructuring charges incurred	209	2,908	2,382
Cash payments	-1,732	-1,783	-2,844
Restructuring reserves, ending balance	3,602	5,125	4,000
Work force reductions [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserves, beginning balance	353	65	671
Restructuring charges incurred	0	353	97
Cash payments	-163	-65	-703
Restructuring reserves, ending balance	190	353	65
Store closures [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserves, beginning balance	4,772	3,935	3,791
Restructuring charges incurred	209	2,555	2,285
Cash payments	-1,569	-1,718	-2,141
Restructuring reserves, ending balance	$3,412	$4,772	$3,935

Restructuring_Costs_Narrative_

Restructuring Costs (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve	$3,602	$5,125	$4,000	$4,462
Current portion of restructuring reserve	1,594	1,513	'	'
Long-term restructuring reserve	2,008	3,612	'	'
Work force reductions [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve	190	353	65	671
Restructuring reserve completion date	31-Jan-15	'	'	'
Store closures [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve	$3,412	$4,772	$3,935	$3,791
Restructuring reserve completion date	31-Jan-17	'	'	'

Accounts_Receivable_Accounts_R2

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable (Accounts Receivable) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Trade receivables	$115,876	$94,962
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-2,707	-3,095
Allowance for sales returns and discounts	-1,884	-1,570
Accounts receivable, net	$111,285	$90,297

Accounts_Receivable_Accounts_R3

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable (Allowance) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at January 1	$3,095	$2,669	$4,826
Additions charged to expense	1,051	2,333	1,753
Deductions (write-offs)	-1,439	-1,907	-3,910
Balance at December 31	$2,707	$3,095	$2,669

Accounts_Receivable_Accounts_R4

Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Loss, Recovery of Bad Debts	$1,785	$3,402	$9,084

Inventories_Inventories_Narrat

Inventories Inventories (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory	$2,174	$1,833

Property_and_Equipment_Propert2

Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$133,560	$127,614
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-77,521	-72,538
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	56,039	55,076
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	18,210	18,210
Building and improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	25,279	24,992
Leasehold improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	7,721	7,178
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	51,713	51,554
Vehicles [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	27,918	25,387
Construction-in-progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$2,719	$293

Property_and_Equipment_Propert3

Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$9,827	$10,299	$15,257
Depreciation expense, cost of goods sold	3,936	2,489	2,887
Assets held-for-sale, discontinued operations	0	28	'
Reclass to assets held-for-sale	0	970	'
Impairment of assets held for sale	432	481	610
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	553	952	5,220
Real estate [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets held-for-sale, continuing	1,663	5,117	'
Assets held-for-sale, discontinued operations	700	700	'
Real estate [Member] | Assets held for sale [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3,201	441	886
Technology equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets held-for-sale, continuing	$0	$381	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
31-Dec-12	$6,511
Acquisition of Chesapeake (Note 4)	675
31-Dec-13	$7,186

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Net Finite-lived Intangible Assets, beginning of period	$25,865	$19,752	'
Acquisitions	1,160	7,583	'
Amortization	-2,236	-1,470	-1,457
Net Finite-lived Intangible Assets, end of period	24,789	25,865	19,752
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning of period	16,985	15,853	'
Accumulated Amortization, beginning of period	-3,130	-2,221	'
Acquisitions	0	1,132	'
Amortization	-990	-909	'
Gross Carrying Amount, end of period	16,985	16,985	'
Accumulated Amortization, end of period	-4,120	-3,130	'
Customer relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning of period	8,949	6,982	'
Accumulated Amortization, beginning of period	-1,414	-862	'
Acquisitions	1,160	1,967	'
Amortization	-896	-552	'
Gross Carrying Amount, end of period	10,109	8,949	'
Accumulated Amortization, end of period	-2,310	-1,414	'
Supply agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning of period	4,484	0	'
Accumulated Amortization, beginning of period	-9	0	'
Acquisitions	0	4,484	'
Amortization	-350	-9	'
Gross Carrying Amount, end of period	4,484	4,484	'
Accumulated Amortization, end of period	($359)	($9)	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Amortization Schedule) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	$2,253	'	'
2015	2,253	'	'
2016	2,253	'	'
2017	2,253	'	'
2018	2,253	'	'
Thereafter	13,524	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$24,789	$25,865	$19,752

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$2,236	$1,470	$1,457
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted-average amortization period (in years)	'17 years 3 months 18 days	'	'
Amortization expense	990	909	'
Customer relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted-average amortization period (in years)	'11 years 7 months 6 days	'	'
Amortization expense	896	552	'
Supply agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted-average amortization period (in years)	'13 years	'	'
Amortization expense	$350	$9	'

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia2

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued payroll and other employee related expenses	$12,595	$6,940
Accrued taxes	5,421	4,156
Self-insurance reserves	3,236	3,365
Advances from customers	3,725	2,981
Accrued professional fees	1,366	1,214
Accrued rebates payable	853	826
Accrued short-term deferred rent	586	593
Accrued related party management fees (Note 14)	130	119
Accrued interest and lending fees	178	778
Litigation reserve (Note 16)	140	2,146
Other	2,298	2,159
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$30,528	$25,277

Secured_Credit_Agreement_Detai

Secured Credit Agreement (Details) (Revolving Credit Facility [Member], Wells Fargo Capital Finance [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Maturity date	31-Dec-16		'
Maximum borrowing capacity	$150,000,000	[1]	'
Unused capacity, average daily usage, basis used to calculate commitment fee	75,000,000		'
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	1		'
Threshold for minimum adjusted liquidity	15,000,000		'
Maximum adjusted liquidity for 30 consecutive days	15,000,000		'
Credit facility, amount outstanding	59,072,000		72,218,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	71,002,000		31,344,000
Letters of credit, amount outstanding	8,900,000		7,550,000
Minimum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.25%		'
Maximum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.38%		'
85% of eligible accounts receivable [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Borrowing base, percentage of accounts receivable	85.00%		'
Lesser of 90% of eligible credit card receivables and $5,000 [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Borrowing base, percentage of credit card receivables	90.00%		'
Portion of borrowing base	5,000,000		'
Lesser of $125,000, 65% of the eligible inventory or 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible inventory [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Borrowing base, percentage of eligible inventory	65.00%		'
Borrowing base, percentage of net liquidation value of eligible inventory	85.00%		'
Portion of borrowing base	125,000,000		'
Base Rate [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Credit facility, amount outstanding	7,072,000		7,218,000
Interest rate at period end	4.00%		5.00%
LIBOR [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Credit facility, amount outstanding	$52,000,000		$65,000,000
Interest rate at period end	1.90%		'
LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Interest rate at period end	'		3.10%
LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Interest rate at period end	'		3.30%
Base Rate Option [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%		'
Base Rate Option [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%	[2]	'
Base Rate Option [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%	[2]	'
LIBOR Rate Option [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%	[2]	'
LIBOR Rate Option [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'		'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'		'
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%	[2]	'
[1]	The Revolverbs borrowing base is calculated as the sum of (i) 85% of the Companybs eligible accounts receivable plus (ii) the lesser of 90% of the eligible credit card receivables and $5,000, plus (iii) the lesser of $125,000, 65% of the eligible inventory or 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible inventory as defined in the Credit Agreement minus (iv) reserves from time to time set by the administrative agent. The eligible accounts receivable and inventories are further adjusted as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Companybs borrowing base can also be increased pursuant to certain terms outlined in the Credit Agreement.
[2]	Base Rate is the higher of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% or (ii) the prime rate.

Other_Longterm_Liabilities_Oth2

Other Long-term Liabilities Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Self-insurance reserve (Note 3)	$4,310	$3,866
Long-term restructuring reserve (Note 6)	2,008	3,612
Long-term deferred rent (Note 3)	1,028	1,334
Other	0	195
Total other long-term liabilities	$7,346	$9,007

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 14, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 01, 2012

URS [Member]

URS [Member]

Gores and Glendon [Member]

Gores and Glendon [Member]

Gores and Glendon [Member]

Gores and Glendon [Member]

Gores and Glendon [Member]

Gores Group LLC [Member]

Gores Group LLC [Member]

Gores Group LLC [Member]

Wolseley [Member]

Director [Member]

Management [Member]

Management [Member]

Employee [Member]

Employee [Member]

Employee [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Software, Services, License And Maintenance Services Agreement [Member]

Software, Services, License And Maintenance Services Agreement [Member]

Management Services [Member]

Management Services [Member]

Management Services [Member]

Restricted Assets [Member]

Restricted Assets [Member]

Management Services [Member]

Management Services [Member]

Rental Payments [Member]

Rental Payments [Member]

Rental Payments [Member]

Gores and Glendon [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related party expenses

'

$1,307,000

$1,379,000

$2,406,000

'

'

'

'

$1,306,000

$1,379,000

$1,963,000

'

'

'

$443,000

$113,000

'

'

$114,000

$0

$0

'

'

'

Management services agreement termination fee paid to Gores

'

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable, related parties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

401,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes receivable, related parties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

531,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, shares issued (in shares)

'

26,112,007

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

2,870,712

110,381

Repayments of related party debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

401,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forgiveness of related party note

531,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

531,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Group health care plan deposits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

750,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Software services

'

'

'

'

$773,000

$883,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Comp

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current	'	'	'
Federal	$3,961	($4,596)	($16,300)
State	413	197	552
Current income tax expense (benefit)	4,374	-4,399	-15,748
Deferred	'	'	'
Federal	-1,859	-2,759	-4,513
State	602	-874	-1,413
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	-1,257	-3,633	-5,926
Income tax expense (benefit)	$3,117	($8,032)	($21,674)

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Effe

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Effective Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income tax expense at statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal tax	-0.40%	1.70%	2.50%
Nondeductible termination fee on management services agreement	-157.60%	0.00%	0.00%
Nondeductible capitalized transaction costs	-3.80%	0.00%	0.00%
Nondeductible compensation expense	-8.10%	0.00%	0.00%
Nondeductible (permanent) items - other	-1.30%	-1.00%	-0.20%
IRC Section 199 manufacturing deduction	17.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Changes in tax rates	-11.20%	0.50%	0.20%
Indemnity tax asset	0.00%	-0.50%	-1.10%
Uncertain tax positions	0.00%	1.50%	3.00%
Other items	-3.70%	0.80%	-2.50%
Valuation allowance	1.20%	-2.30%	-2.10%
Effective income tax rate	-132.90%	35.70%	34.80%

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Defe

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Deferred Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets related to	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	$1,385	$516	'	'
Inventory	1,322	1,763	'	'
Accrued expenses	3,375	5,218	'	'
Other reserves and liabilities	5,464	3,913	'	'
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards	2,160	3,325	'	'
Deferred tax assets, gross	13,706	14,735	'	'
Valuation allowance	-1,919	-1,946	-1,418	-50
Total deferred tax assets	11,787	12,789	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities related to	'	'	'	'
Real estate held for sale	-903	-2,296	'	'
Intangible assets	-4,523	-4,391	'	'
Property and equipment	-17,474	-18,735	'	'
Other assets	-1,051	-788	'	'
Total deferred tax liabilities	-23,951	-26,210	'	'
Net deferred tax liability	($12,164)	($13,421)	'	'

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Valu

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Valuation Allowance) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					Additions charged to expense [Member]	Additions charged to expense [Member]	Additions charged to expense [Member]	Deductions - other [Member]	Deductions - other [Member]	Deductions - other [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at January 1,	$1,919	$1,946	$1,418	$50	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	0	528	1,368	-27	0	0
Balance at December 31,	$1,919	$1,946	$1,418	$50	'	'	'	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Unre

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at January 1,	$0	$266	$2,027
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations	0	-266	-1,761
Balance at December 31,	$0	$0	$266

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Current income tax expense (benefit)	$4,374	($4,399)	($15,748)	'
Total income tax expense (benefit)	3,117	-8,032	-21,674	'
Income tax expense (benefit), continuing	2,874	-8,084	-22,332	'
Income tax expense (benefit), discontinued operations	243	52	658	'
State net operating loss carryforwards	53,854	'	'	'
Income taxes payable	2,989	2,939	'	'
Income taxes paid	4,535	244	2,049	'
Income tax refunds received	206	16,399	24,782	'
Valuation allowance	1,919	1,946	1,418	50
Reduction of tax indemnification asset	870	278	-2,120	'
Tax and interest expense, tax audits	2,859	2,923	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, penalties and interest expense	64	73	213	'
Penalties and interest expense	248	180	'	'
Income tax expense at statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	'
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Current income tax expense (benefit)	'	347	'	'
Wolseley indemnity asset [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Reduction of tax indemnification asset	'	$347	'	'
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	31-Dec-32	'	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'		'
2014	$1,628		'
2015	1,371		'
2016	1,019		'
2017	926		'
2018	856		'
Thereafter	3,340		'
Total minimum lease payments	9,140		'
Less: Amounts representing interest	-1,889		'
Total obligation under capital leases	7,251		'
Less: Current portion of capital lease obligation	-1,240		-1,329
Long-term portion of capital lease obligation	6,011		5,635
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'		'
2014	19,103		'
2015	10,978		'
2016	10,135		'
2017	5,946		'
2018	3,147		'
Thereafter	15,120		'
Total minimum lease payments	$64,429	[1]	'
[1]	Minimum operating lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $1,431 due in the future under noncancelable subleases.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease carrying value	$7,218	$6,999	'
Capital leases, accumulated depreciation	3,942	2,799	'
Future minimum rentals under noncancelable subleases	1,431	'	'
Operating leases, rent expense	19,066	18,616	21,070
Commitments to purchase	8,645	'	'
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease term	'3 years	'	'
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease term	'6 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease term	'3 years	'	'
Operating lease term	'1 year	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease term	'6 years	'	'
Operating lease term	'5 years	'	'
Building and improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease term	'11 years	'	'
Building and improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating lease term	'1 year	'	'
Building and improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating lease term	'5 years	'	'
Accrued expenses and other liabilities [Member] | Chinese Manufactured Drywall [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Probable future payouts, Current	'	1,638	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] | Indemnification agreement [Member] | Chinese Manufactured Drywall [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Indemnification receivable, Current	'	$1,638	'

Equity_and_Redeemable_Securiti2

Equity and Redeemable Securities (Schedule of temporary equity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Temporary Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$0	'	'
Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	0	-5,000	0
Dividends deemed on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	0	-5,000	0
Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock	-1,836	-4,480	-4,188
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	0	'	'
Ending balance	0	0	'
Redeemable Class A Junior Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Temporary Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	0	'	'
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	0	'	'
Ending balance	0	'	0
Temporary Equity, Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	5,100	'	'
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2) (in shares)	-5,100	'	'
Ending balance (in shares)	0	'	5,100
Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Temporary Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	36,477	54,997	'
Dividends accrued on Class B Preferred stock	1,836	4,480	'
Redemption of Class B Preferred stock	'	-12,372	'
Dividends paid on Class B Preferred stock	'	-10,628	'
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	-38,313	'	'
Ending balance	0	36,477	'
Temporary Equity, Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	36,388	48,760	'
Redemption of Class B Preferred stock (in shares)	'	-12,372	'
Conversion of Saturn Acquisition Holdings, LLC preferred stock to Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. preferred stock (Note 1) (in shares)	1,079	'	'
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2) (in shares)	-37,467	'	'
Ending balance (in shares)	0	36,388	'
Class C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Temporary Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	5,000	0	'
Issuance of Convertible Class C Preferred stock	'	5,000	'
Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	'	-5,000	'
Dividends deemed on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	'	5,000	'
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2)	-5,000	'	'
Ending balance	$0	$5,000	'
Temporary Equity, Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	5,000	0	'
Issuance of Convertible Class C Preferred stock (in shares)	'	5,000	'
Reclassification and conversion of preferred stock to common stock in connection with the IPO (Note 2) (in shares)	-5,000	'	'
Ending balance (in shares)	0	5,000	'

Equity_and_Redeemable_Securiti3

Equity and Redeemable Securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 14, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0	'	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000,000	0	'	300,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0	'	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	0	'	50,000,000
Beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	$0	$5,000	$0	'
Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	'	5,000	'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0	'	'
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0	'	'
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	26,112,007	0	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	26,112,007	0	'	'
Redeemable Class A Junior Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	'	'
Date from which preferred shares are exercisable	'	31-Jul-12	'	'
Preferred shares, liquidation preference (in dollars per share)	'	$1	'	'
Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	'	'
Date from which preferred shares are exercisable	'	5-May-11	'	'
Preferred shares, liquidation preference (in dollars per share)	'	$1,000	'	'
Preferred shares, dividend rate	'	8.00%	'	'
Preferred shares, dividends earned but not declared or paid	'	89	'	'
Class C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	'	'
Preferred shares, number of securities called by rights (in shares)	'	4,454,889	'	'
Preferred shares, exercise price of rights (in dollars per share)	'	1.1223625	'	'
Beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	'	5,000	'	'
Recognition of beneficial conversion feature on Convertible Class C Preferred stock	'	$5,000	'	'
Convertible preferred beneficial conversion feature (in dollars on share)	'	$0.38	'	'
Class A Voting common stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	0	22,725,500	'	'
Common stock, fair value per share (in dollars per share)	'	$2.25	'	'
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	22,725,500	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	11,590,005	'	'
Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	0	3,246,500	'	'
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	2,870,712	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	2,870,712	'	'

Equity_Based_Compensation_Stoc

Equity Based Compensation (Stock based compensation expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	$1,049	$1,305	$384
Nonvested stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	512	580	127
Stock options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	511	383	257
Restricted stock units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	26	0	0
Stock purchases [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	$0	$342	$0

Equity_Based_Compensation_Equi

Equity Based Compensation Equity Based Compensation (Valuation assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Expected dividend yield	0.00%		0.00%		0.00%
Expected volatility factor, minimum	49.00%	[1]	'		'
Expected volatility factor, maximum	51.00%	[1]	'		'
Expected volatility factor	'		58.00%	[1]	59.00%	[1]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	1.80%	[2]	0.80%	[2]	'
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	2.00%	[2]	0.90%	[2]	'
Risk-free interest rate	'		'		1.00%	[2]
Expected term (in years)	'		'		'4 years 3 months 18 days	[3]
Minimum [Member]	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Expected term (in years)	'6 years	[3]	'3 years 8 months 12 days	[3]	'
Maximum [Member]	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'		'		'
Expected term (in years)	'6 years 6 months	[3]	'3 years 10 months 24 days	[3]	'
[1]	The Company estimated its volatility factor based on the average volatilities of similar public entities.
[2]	The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant.
[3]	For stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2013, the expected term was derived utilizing the "simplified method" in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, which uses the mid-point between the vesting date and the expiration date of the award. We believe use of this approach is appropriate given the lack of prior history of option exercises upon which to base an expected term. For stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the expected term was based on the vesting term and contractual term of the options and the expected exercise behavior of the option holders.

Equity_Based_Compensation_Summ

Equity Based Compensation (Summary of non-vested stock awards and restricted stock) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Nonvested stock [Member]	'	'	'
Nonvested Stock and Restricted Stock Units, Number of shares outstanding (in shares):	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	396,073	668,779	1,123,289
Granted (in shares)	593,878	234,086	64,930
Vested (in shares)	-561,958	-448,355	-181,804
Forfeited (in shares)	0	-58,437	-337,636
Ending balance (in shares)	427,993	396,073	668,779
Nonvested Stock and Restricted Stock Units, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share):	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$1.06	$1.11	$1.06
Granted (in dollars per share)	$16.78	$1.98	$1.92
Vested (in dollars per share)	$6.51	$1.51	$0.98
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$0	$1.92	$1.16
Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$15.72	$1.06	$1.11
Restricted stock units [Member]	'	'	'
Nonvested Stock and Restricted Stock Units, Number of shares outstanding (in shares):	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	0	'	'
Granted (in shares)	10,000	'	'
Ending balance (in shares)	10,000	'	'
Nonvested Stock and Restricted Stock Units, Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share):	'	'	'
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$0	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$13.96	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$0	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$0	'	'
Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$13.96	'	'

Equity_Based_Compensation_Equi1

Equity Based Compensation Equity Based Compensation (Summary of stock option awards) (Details) (Employee Stock Option [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock Options, Number of options outstanding (in shares):	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	'	772,851	910,189	845,259
Granted (in shares)	'	489,377	1,006,936	64,930
Exercised (in shares)	-546,244	-546,244	0	0
Forfeited (in shares)	'	-1,500	-1,144,274	0
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	'	714,484	772,851	910,189
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	'	94,083	'	'
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013	'	635,276	'	'
Stock Options, Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share):	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	'	$0.97	$2.04	$2.05
Granted (in dollars per share)	'	$14.17	$0.97	$1.92
Exercised (in dollars per share)	'	$0.97	$0	$0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	'	$14	$1.82	$0
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	'	$9.98	$0.97	$2.04
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	'	$0.97	'	'
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2103	'	$9.59	'	'
Stock Options, Contractual Term (in years)	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	'	'9 years	'	'
Exercisable at December 31, 2013	'	'6 years 10 months 24 days	'	'
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013	'	'8 years 10 months 24 days	'	'
Stock Options, Intrinsic Value	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	'	$5,883	'	'
Exercisable at December 31, 2103	'	1,623	'	'
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013	'	$5,480	'	'

Equity_Based_Compensation_Equi2

Equity Based Compensation Equity Based Compensation (Unrecognized compensation costs) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	$3,826
Nonvested stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	1,058
Weighted average remaining period of expense recognition (in years)	'2 years 1 month 6 days
Stock options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	2,655
Weighted average remaining period of expense recognition (in years)	'2 years 9 months 18 days
Restricted stock units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	$113
Weighted average remaining period of expense recognition (in years)	'1 year 7 months 6 days

Equity_Based_Compensation_Narr

Equity Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Nonvested stock [Member]

Nonvested stock [Member]

Nonvested stock [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Restricted stock units [Member]

Restricted stock units [Member]

Restricted stock units [Member]

Stock purchases [Member]

Stock purchases [Member]

Stock purchases [Member]

2013 Incentive Plan [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

January 2012 [Member]

Stock purchases [Member]

Nonvested stock [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Nonvested stock [Member]

Stock options [Member]

Class B Nonvoting common stock [Member]

Stock purchases [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares authorized (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

337,636

'

'

'

'

'

Shares available for future issuance (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,254,489

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award vesting period (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'3 years

'4 years

'4 years

'

Maximum contractual term (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options, grants in period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$14.17

$0.97

$1.92

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.97

'

'

'

'

'

Stock based compensation expense

'

$1,049

$1,305

$384

$512

$580

$127

'

$511

$383

$257

'

$26

$0

$0

$0

$342

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

$342

Options outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

714,484

772,851

910,189

845,259

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average remaining contractual life, exercisable (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years 10 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average remaining contractual life, outstanding (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'9 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,623

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,883

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares modified (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

910,189

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Modified exercise price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.97

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares canceled and reissued (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

234,086

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forgiveness of related party note

$531

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options exercised (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

546,244

546,244

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value at issue date (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.03

$1.23

$0.91

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.98

'

'

'

'

'

Segments_Schedule_of_net_sales

Segments (Schedule of net sales, adjusted EBITDA and certain other measures by reportable segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$305,190	$328,468	$314,653	$248,726	$252,134	$255,833	$246,492	$187,939	$1,197,037	$942,398	$759,982
Gross profit	73,722	75,381	71,510	53,790	57,727	58,516	55,054	43,431	274,403	214,728	168,965
Depreciation & amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,060	11,718	16,188
Total assets	318,540	'	'	'	286,012	'	'	'	318,540	286,012	254,641
Operating segments [Member] | Geographic divisions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,148,032	905,278	733,947
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	264,322	206,407	163,400
Depreciation & amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11,124	9,901	14,152
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52,780	23,992	-3,342
Total assets	292,047	'	'	'	255,441	'	'	'	292,047	255,441	207,827
Operating segments [Member] | Coleman Floor [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	49,005	37,120	26,035
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,081	8,204	5,565
Depreciation & amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	134	118	281
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,127	1,798	-564
Total assets	10,096	'	'	'	6,327	'	'	'	10,096	6,327	4,709
Other reconciling items [Member] | Other reconciling items [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	117	0
Depreciation & amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	802	1,699	1,755
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-27,104	-23,797	-26,893
Total assets	$16,397	'	'	'	$24,244	'	'	'	$16,397	$24,244	$42,105

Segments_Reconciliation_of_adj

Segments (Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to consolidated financial statements) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Aug. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net loss, as reported

'

$2,957

($5,513)

$1,978

($4,057)

($3,770)

$40

($2,237)

($8,566)

($4,635)

($14,533)

($42,133)

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,793

4,037

2,842

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,874

-8,084

-22,332

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,060

11,718

16,188

Impairment assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

432

361

580

IPO transaction-related costs

2,216

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,008

0

0

Restructuring expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

141

2,853

1,349

Discontinued operations, net of taxes

'

-60

-90

-94

-157

-1

-289

128

113

-401

-49

202

Management fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,307

1,379

2,406

Non-cash compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,049

1,305

384

Acquisition costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

257

284

1,017

Severance and other expense related to store closures and business optimization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,113

2,375

6,761

Reduction of tax indemnification asset

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

347

1,937

Other items

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-195

0

0

Other reconciling items [Member] | Other reconciling items [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

802

1,699

1,755

Adjusted EBITDA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-27,104

-23,797

-26,893

Operating segments [Member] | Coleman Floor [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

134

118

281

Adjusted EBITDA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,127

1,798

-564

Operating segments [Member] | Geographic divisions [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,124

9,901

14,152

Adjusted EBITDA

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$52,780

$23,992

($3,342)

Segments_Segments_External_Cus

Segments Segments (External Customer Sales By Product) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	$305,190	$328,468	$314,653	$248,726	$252,134	$255,833	$246,492	$187,939	$1,197,037	$942,398	$759,982
Structural components [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	157,975	106,745	87,542
Millwork & other interior products [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	219,191	178,449	143,128
Lumber & lumber sheet goods [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	428,384	333,952	247,299
Windows & other exterior products [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	249,711	202,532	178,361
Other building products & services [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$141,776	$120,720	$103,652

Segments_Narrative_Details

Segments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	1	'	'
Segment assets reclassified	$318,540	$286,012	$254,641
Reclass to Other Segment from Geographic Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Segment assets reclassified	'	$7,578	$7,224

Income_Loss_Per_Common_Share_B

Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Basic and Diluted EPS) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	$2,897	($5,603)	$1,884	($4,214)	($3,771)	($249)	($2,109)	($8,453)	($5,036)	($14,582)	($41,931)
Redeemable Class B Senior Preferred stock deemed dividend	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,836	-4,480	-4,188
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class C Convertible Preferred stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-5,000	0
Loss attributable to common stockholders, from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-6,872	-24,062	-46,119
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	60	90	94	157	1	289	-128	-113	401	49	-202
Loss attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($6,471)	($24,013)	($46,321)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,205,892	13,153,446	22,262,337
Basic and Diluted EPS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	($0.36)	($0.10)	($0.24)	($1.15)	($0.38)	($1.83)	($2.07)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$0	$0.02	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.02	$0	($0.01)
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	($0.36)	($0.08)	($0.25)	($1.16)	($0.36)	($1.83)	($2.08)

Income_Loss_Per_Common_Share_S

Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Schedule of anti-dilutive securities) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock option awards [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	714,484	772,851	910,189
Nonvested stock awards [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	427,993	396,073	668,779
Restricted stock units [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	10,000	0	0
Class C Convertible Preferred Stock (as converted basis) [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	0	4,454,889	0

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_2

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$305,190	$328,468	$314,653	$248,726	$252,134	$255,833	$246,492	$187,939	$1,197,037	$942,398	$759,982
Gross profit	73,722	75,381	71,510	53,790	57,727	58,516	55,054	43,431	274,403	214,728	168,965
(Loss) income from continuing operations	2,897	-5,603	1,884	-4,214	-3,771	-249	-2,109	-8,453	-5,036	-14,582	-41,931
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	60	90	94	157	1	289	-128	-113	401	49	-202
Net loss	$2,957	($5,513)	$1,978	($4,057)	($3,770)	$40	($2,237)	($8,566)	($4,635)	($14,533)	($42,133)
Basic (loss) income per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
(Loss) income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.12	($0.30)	$0.06	($0.36)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.01	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.12	($0.30)	$0.07	($0.35)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted (loss) income per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
(Loss) income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.11	($0.30)	$0.06	($0.36)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.01	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.11	($0.30)	$0.07	($0.35)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	($0.36)	($0.10)	($0.24)	($1.15)	($0.38)	($1.83)	($2.07)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$0	$0.02	($0.01)	($0.01)	$0.02	$0	($0.01)
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	($0.36)	($0.08)	($0.25)	($1.16)	($0.36)	($1.83)	($2.08)

Subsequent_Events_Subsequent_E1

Subsequent Events Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 18, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Subsequent event date	18-Feb-14
Subsequent event description	'the Company entered into Amendment Eleven to the Credit Agreement
Maximum borrowing capacity	$200,000,000
Maturity date	31-Dec-17
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Threshold for minimum adjusted liquidity	20,000,000
Maximum adjusted liquidity for 30 consecutive days	20,000,000
85% of eligible accounts receivable [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Borrowing base, percentage of accounts receivable	85.00%
Lesser of 90% of eligible credit card receivables and $5,000 [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Borrowing base, percentage of credit card receivables	90.00%
Portion of borrowing base	5,000,000
Lesser of $150,000, 65% of the eligible inventory or 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible inventory.	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Portion of borrowing base	150,000,000
Borrowing base, percentage of eligible inventory	65.00%
Borrowing base, percentage of net liquidation value of eligible inventory	85.00%
Lesser of $30,000, 85% of the net liquidation value of eligible fixed assets or the net book value of fixed assets.	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Portion of borrowing base	$30,000,000
Borrowing base, percentage of net liquidation value of eligible fixed assets	85.00%
Borrowing base, percentage of net book value of fixed assets	85.00%