Insulating over Loose Fill

[jay hey]

My attic currently has loose fill insulation which is almost to the top of each joist bay. I have some craft-faced insulation that I would like to use on top of the existing loose fill.

Should I remove the craft paper before installing the batts?

If I leave the craft paper, should it face down, toward the living space?

Note: I live in the cold Northeast.

Thanks

[Joseph Meehan]

I would suggest slitting it.

[Travis Jordan]

You don't want the vapor barrier at all; remove it.