| Cover Cover | Nov. 03, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 3, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38000 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-1273278 |
| Entity Address, Street Address | 2645 Silver Crescent Drive |
| Entity Address, City | Charlotte |
| Entity Address, State | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28273 |
| City Area Code | 704 |
| Local Phone Number | 378-5700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock (par value $0.01 per share) |
| Trading Symbol | JELD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001674335 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
