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Felt paper

Scope note

Sheathing paper used on roofs and side walls of buildings as protection against dampness; also used as insulation. Felt paper applied to roofs is usually infused with tar, asphalt, or chemical compounds. PUTNAM

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014151

Broader Terms used

building paper

Narrower Terms used

tar paper

Term used for

felt papers
paper, felt

Created

13yrs ago

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