Laying hardboard onto floorboards prior to new carpet fitting

[Glyn1959]

Hi quick question

A: Do I butt the harboard sheets up against the existing gripper rods, or
B: Do I need to remove the existing gripper rods, butt the hardboard sheets to the skirting and reinstall the gripper rods?

Answer A is my preference but I don't want the fitter turning up and saying he can't lay the carpet due to my poor preparation.

Advice appreciated

 

[crazydaze]

Remove all the gripper rods, they should be fitted ontop of the hardboard and cost pence to replace.

 

[Glyn1959]

Thanks crazydaze!