EXHIBIT 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Huttig Building Products, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated January 22, 2001,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Huttig Building Products, Inc.
for the year ended December 31, 2000.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

St. Louis, Missouri
December 19, 2001