According to the panel of contractor-judges, the category was tailor-made for the Attic Tent from InsulSure (Mooresville, N.C.), which earned a gold award.
The Attic Tent is a folding insulation cover for attic stairs. Its primary function is to stop air infiltration during both hot and cold seasons. It is also designed to help keep unhealthy attic insulation and dust particles from entering the living space. According to Steve Williams, president of the company, and David Williams, the company's vice president, their product installs in minutes using a staple gun and/or a caulking gun.