This led to the establishment of settler-colonies in Algeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, and central African areas like Zimbabwe and Zambia. Eventually the overriding economic factors led to the colonization of other parts of Africa.
(July 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Tar paper is a heavy-duty paper used in construction. Tar paper is made by impregnating paper or fiberglass mat with tar, producing a waterproof material useful for roof construction. Tar paper is distinguished from roofing felt which is impregnated with asphalt instead of tar, but these two products are used the same way, and sometimes are informally used as synonyms. Tar paper has been in use for centuries.
Photo: Courtesy of The Family Handyman Felt paper, also called tar paper or builderâs paper, helps shed water that gets under the shingles, protects the asphalt shingles from the resins in the wood decking, increases a roofâs fire rating and helps keep your house dry if it rains during the job.