| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 27, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001674335 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 27, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38000 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-1273278 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2645 Silver Crescent Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28273 |
| City Area Code | (704) |
| Local Phone Number | 378-5700 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock (par value $0.01 per share) |
| Trading Symbol | JELD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
