What to do with this? (Loft)

[markyyyyyy]

I am removing old insulation in my loft and I’ve uncovered this big void in the floor which I have established is where the old water heater was before the heating system was changed to combi

Would it be okay to just fill the complete hole with some current (old insulation), bring it up to below the joists then use new insulation between and over the joists? Cheers

 

[RandomGrinch]

Yes.
...or staple some chicken wire between the rafters, to support the new insulation.

 

[markyyyyyy]

Yes.
...or staple some chicken wire between the rafters, to support the new insulation.

Great thanks, I mayswell fill the complete hole with old insulation, while I’ve got it!

 

[conny]

But don't forget to mark where it is in case your foot slips at a later date.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Great thanks, I mayswell fill the complete hole with old insulation, while I’ve got it!

Saves taking it to the tip!
Anything else you feel like disposing of, now you have the opportunity!

 

[markyyyyyy]

But don't forget to mark where it is in case your foot slips at a later date.

I think I’m going to board it for safety!

 

[Wayners]

Vacuum out.
Insulation
Maybe make a floor over as you say

 

[mattylad]

That's where you hide the CCTV recorder, the safe and the neighbours annoying children