Document and Entity Information - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 10, 2017 |
Jul. 02, 2016 |
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | PLY GEM HOLDINGS INC | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001284807 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 328,400,000 | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 68,407,259 | ||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||
| Amendment Flag | false |