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Operating Segment Information and Concentrations of Risk - Summary of Gross Sales by Major Customers (Detail)

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Operating Segment Information and Concentrations of Risk - Summary of Gross Sales by Major Customers (Detail) (USA and Europe Fibre Cement [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Gross Sales of Major Customers $ 360.7 $ 343.1 $ 342.9
Customer A [Member]
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Gross Sales of Major Customers 223.0 207.4 208.9
Gross sales percentage 16.90% 16.80% 17.90%
Customer B [Member]
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Gross Sales of Major Customers $ 137.7 $ 135.7 $ 134.0
Gross sales percentage 10.40% 11.00% 11.50%