Investments In and Advances to Affiliates (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 9 - INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES

During the second quarter of 2018, we invested $45.0 million in Entekra Holdings, LLC (Entekra), a start-up design, engineering and manufacturing company that provides off-site framing for both residential and commercial construction. This investment is recorded as an equity investment based upon the joint control of Entekra’s operations. We own 81.8% of the A units and 55% of the B units of this operation. Our portion of the earnings and losses of Entekra is included in our Consolidated Statement of Income as Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliate.

At September 30, 2018, we have an investment in a joint venture with Resolute Forest Products to operate jointly owned I-Joist facilities in Quebec. We are the exclusive distributor of the I-joists produced and sold by the joint venture and these operations are considered an integral part of our operations. Our portion of the earnings and losses of these operations are classified as a reduction in cost of sales.