Can tarpaper be used for the under belly material?

[Txlady]

I have a 14 by 60 foot mobile home that recently had the insulation replaced underneath but all the black material is gone. It's very expensive and someone said to use tarpaper. Will that work? Thanks!

[ALMobileHome]

Mobile home belly board or Timloc is a fiber reinforced material to make it more resistant to ripping and tearing. Tar paper would not be a suitable replacement for the bellyboard. You can find the actual timloc for around $ 1.00 per running foot in 4' wide sections or small rolls for patching under $ 40.00.