SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC. - Supplemental Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements
Shares surrendered for tax obligations for employee share-based transactions in accrued liabilities	$ 469	$ 7	$ 569
Employees and Directors
Condensed Financial Statements
Notes receivable and accrued interest from employees and directors settled with return of JWH stock	0	0	183
Parent Company
Condensed Financial Statements
Dividend from subsidiary settled with payable to subsidiary	22,090	132,295	0
Shares surrendered for tax obligations for employee share-based transactions in accrued liabilities	469	7	569
Costs associated with initial public offering formerly capitalized in prepaid expenses	0	0	5,857
Parent Company | Employees and Directors
Condensed Financial Statements
Notes receivable and accrued interest from employees and directors settled with return of JWH stock	$ 0	$ 0	$ 183