COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Self insured health plan, potential annual claim per individual	$ 250,000

Annual claim limit the entity is potentially responsible for per individual under the self-insured health plan for employees.

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Namespace Prefix:	patk_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant