BASIS OF PRESENTATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of Patrick Industries, Inc. ("Patrick" or the "Company"), the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 25, 2011, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 25, 2011.

Patrick's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").  The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules or regulations.  For a description of significant accounting policies used by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, please refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K  for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.