IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF AND IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS, NET [Abstract]

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

We review the carrying values of long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized in "Impairment of long-lived assets" in Consolidated Statements of Income when a long-lived asset's carrying value is not recoverable (given assumptions on housing starts and growth rates) and exceeds estimated fair value.     

During 2019, we recorded $92 million in pre-tax impairment charges of our non-operating and operating long-lived assets. Included within these impairment charges are $47 million related to non-operating assets located at Val-d’Or and St Michel, Quebec, Canada; Cook, Minnesota; and Silsbee, Texas; and $39 million related to an EWP facility producing LSL and OSB and $5 million related to a Siding facility that we expect to sell. These impairment charges reflect changes to anticipated usage of these facilities driven by market changes and improved operating efficiencies across our remaining facilities.

During 2018, we recorded an impairment of long-lived assets of $11 million associated with a facility that is anticipated to be sold.

During 2017, we recorded an impairment of long-lived assets of $9 million. This loss primarily related to a loss of $5 million associated with a facility that was previously held for sale and a loss of $4 million associated with manufacturing equipment, which is no longer being used.