building paper

American  

noun

1. heavy paper used especially in the construction of frame buildings to block drafts, for insulation, etc.

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building paper British  

noun

1. any of various types of heavy-duty paper that usually consist of bitumen reinforced with fibre sandwiched between two sheets of kraft paper: used in damp-proofing or as insulation between the soil and a road surface

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Etymology

Origin of building paper

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Whatever is used, for protection against winter winds, the boarding ought to be sheathed either with building paper or a quilting.

From If You're Going to Live in the Country by Lieberman, Frank

Over the building paper tight, well matched siding should be laid also inside and out.

From Apple Growing by Burritt, M. C.

Build a frame, then fit them in, standing them on end, and line with building paper, and perhaps boards.

From Buffalo Roost by Cheley, F. H.

I use building paper as a protection against rabbits, and for borers I whitewash the trees; then remove about three inches of earth from the trees and pour some around the roots.

From The Apple by Various

About six layers of building paper is thick enough for a fox head size.

From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Farnham, Albert B.