"John" replyingroup@notemail wrote in message

Bloody 'ell George, that's brilliant mate. I never knew that. Well done
)

Still doesn't explain why the original fitter didn't spot it or remove it,
mind.

John



I suspect the guy never seen it because he didn't pull down the hardboard?
but on saying that the HB will have just rested on the ledge of the frame
affixed to the wall of the chimney so that if pushed up it will have
opened,sorta like a loft hatch.

Most landlords don't see a lot of things as they wish to leave the hassle to
agents to sort out problems with the property,more fool them.