Business Combinations - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Fermacell - USD ($) $ in Millions  | 
12 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2019  | 
Mar. 31, 2018  | 
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | $ 2,506.6 | $ 2,367.0 | 
| Income before income taxes | 329.7 | 203.6 | 
| Europe Building Products | ||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Net sales | 368.3 | 348.8 | 
| Income before income taxes | $ 39.1 | $ 29.0 | 
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