Commitments and Contingencies (Changes in the Warranty and Self-Insurance Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Changes in the Company's warranty liability
Balance at beginning of period		$ 99,142	$ 99,207	$ 101,890	$ 96,153
Warranties issued		9,354	10,377	27,997	27,945
Payments		(12,781)	(10,084)	(34,172)	(24,598)
Balance at end of period		95,715	99,500	95,715	99,500
Movement In Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		172,223	168,675	175,977	189,131
Self-insurance provided		4,794	5,763	12,612	16,275
Payments		(4,277)	(860)	(13,411)	(14,990)
Balance at end of period		173,999	171,278	173,999	171,278
Self Insurance
Movement In Self Insurance Reserve [Roll Forward]
Adjustments	[1]	$ 1,259	$ (2,300)	$ (1,179)	$ (19,138)

[1] Represents net changes in estimated probable recoveries related to self-insurance, which are recorded in receivables, to present our self-insurance liability on a gross basis.