Question about paneling

Monmouth, IL(Zone 5a)

We just had some water pipes freeze and break. The plummer fixed the pipes but now I want to rip off all the paneling and put better insulation in the walls. The previous owner put the paneling right against the studs, is this normal? It seems to me that there should be something more substantial behind the paneling.

We live in the country (midwest IL) with plenty of wind so I will be putting a vapor barrrier in the wall also to help stop drafts.

Thank you to anyone that responds.

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