You can blow in additional insulation over the old or simply lay additional fiberglass batts over the existing. Probably best to remove the carpet as it will only act as a medium upon which molds and mildews can grow. The depth of required insulation is based on your local building code. R38 should be more than ample but check with your code office to be sure.
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