Insulation Question

We have our two main (second floor) bedrooms undercut by an open air loggia with a tongue and groove ceiling. While looking to add to the existing insulation, I have discovered that the idiots who did the construction in 1985 (a poorly executed remodel) installed the insulation upside down-- that is, with the paper side facing down. Do I have to tear down the ceiling and pull this upside down insulation or can I get away with stapling a layer of R-14 foil-bubble-foil vapor barrier sheeting to the existing tongue and groove ceiling and then add a new ceiling over the new "foil" layer?

From what I have gleaned from other sources, this is a no-brainer. The ceiling should be ripped down and the insulation replaced, as all it is doing now is trapping moisture and fostering mold. Vents should have been installed as well and they weren't. H

Sorry if the original post was not clear. Yes, it appears that the paper side is facing away from the living space-- that is, toward the ground, as both bedrooms are undercut by open space. So the insulation, such as it is, is actually "floor" insulation, if that makes sense. In looking at the issue further, though, I am beginning to suspect that there is paper on both sides of the insulation, as I do not see any evidence of mositure in an area where I cut away a portion of the loggia ceiling. My plan now is to add foam to the existing ceiling, then add a new ceiling to that. First I will cut some ventilation holes and confirm that there is a vaopr barrier on both sides of the insulation. Thanks for the input. I'm glad that there does not appear to be a moisture or mold problem. I still need to address how to make both rooms warmer. H.

Thanks so much for the input. I've been out of town for a death in the family, but this issue has been at the back of my mind. I'll let you know how it turns out. H.