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.
Roofing Felt Weights. Like many paper-type products, roofing felt paper can be described by its weight, or the density or heaviness of the paper. For the average home, roofing felt that is 15 or 30 pounds will be effective.There are lighter weight felts available, but they will not provide the same protection.hapes. Roofing felt is sold in rolls, so each roll will essentially be one long rectangle. The felt paper is rolled onto the roof, and then cut as needed to match the shape of the roofline. Because it is flexible and easily altered with a utility knife, it can be cut to fit any shape roof.