5 Home Projects Using Rice Husk Siding

From coastal cottages to modern suburban builds, rice husk siding is redefining what sustainable residential design can look like. Made in the USA from upcycled rice hulls, ACRE™by Modern Mill delivers the natural warmth and beauty of wood with low maintenance and long-term durability, without harvesting a single tree.

Across the country, builders and homeowners are using ACRE in different climates, finishes, and profiles to create high-performance homes with lasting style. Here are five projects that highlight how versatile rice husk siding can be.

1. Parade of Homes

Location: Seadrift, Texas
Product Used: ACRE ¾″ × 7-3/16″ Shiplap (6-¼″ coverage with ¼″ gap, embossed wood-grain face)
Finish: ACRE PPG Amory
Builder: Röhe Builders
Distributor: Mason Mills

On the Texas Gulf Coast, the humidity, sun exposure, and salt air environment demand siding that can stand up to the conditions. This Parade of Homes winning property selected ACRE to achieve a soft, coastal wood look without the high repainting and refinishing cycles that wood typically requires near the water. Homeowner Kimberly Davidson shared that performance and sustainability influenced their decision: “We wanted a sustainable product that could perform in our climate and did not want to use cement-based materials since they can warp and hold water, so we decided on ACRE for its sustainability and performance.”

The contractor also noted the material’s benefits: “ACRE is uniquely stainable and has a great finish” and “this home project is proof that ACRE can handle the challenging weather of Seadrift.” This project demonstrates how rice hull siding supports wood-like design in a harsh coastal microclimate while reducing long term maintenance.

2. Hudsonville Home 

Location: Hudsonville, Michigan
Product Used: ACRE Board and Batten Siding with Trim and Posts

This Michigan home demonstrates how board and batten siding can feel crisp and clean. The vertical profile adds height and visual rhythm, while ACRE’s dimensional stability holds strong throughout the seasons. Each use of ACRE complements the next with gray painted composite siding, white painted trim boards, and dark post wraps that tie together for a beautiful curb appeal. This project shows how rice husk siding supports traditional styling in climates with constant temperature swings.

3. Montauk Beach House

Location: Montauk, New York
Product Used: Custom-milled Tongue & Groove Siding, Trim, and Soffit
Finish: Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Semi-Transparent Ashland Slate

On Long Island’s eastern edge, this coastal retreat uses a custom tongue-and-groove profile to highlight natural grain detail and wood-like depth. The semi-transparent Ashland Slate finish introduces subtle contrast that feels organic to the setting. 

The project manager of the home worked with the homeowner to choose ACRE as the siding and said “after several discussions I told her to let me put ACRE through its paces and then we’ll see. I tried hard to disprove it. I put it out under direct sunlight, buried it, froze it in snow and I even tied it to a rock and sank it in the bottom of a lake for six weeks. After that lake test when I saw that it looked the same as when I first received it, I knew ACRE was right for this special project and we were not disappointed.”

4. Atherton Home 

Location: Atherton, California
Product Used: ACRE Shiplap Siding

In Atherton, this modern residence pairs clean architecture with the warmth of ACRE shiplap. The profile creates horizontal movement and grounding across the exterior. With California’s focus on sustainability and low-impact material choices, this project showcases how rice husk siding supports contemporary design with durability and longevity at the forefront.

5. Bridgeland Open Woods 

Location: Bridgeland, Houston, Texas
Product Used: ACRE Shiplap Siding

Located near Houston, this Bridgeland Open Woods project shows how ACRE can highlight the natural beauty of the material itself. The siding was finished with a clear protective seal to preserve and showcase ACRE’s warm tone and subtle grain pattern. The result is a refined, organic look that brings modern simplicity to the homesite while maintaining the low-maintenance performance required in humid subtropical conditions.

ACRE Brings Design Flexibility to Every Region

From Texas coastlines to Great Lakes winters, these homes all share the same advantage. ACRE makes it possible to specify natural-looking siding that supports sustainability, long-term performance and can be finished in virtually any tone or aesthetic direction.

ACRE is completely tree-free, made in a zero-waste facility in Mississippi, and can be stained or painted for nearly limitless design possibilities from coastal grays to modern whites to warm wood tones.

Build With a Better Alternative

These five real projects show how rice husk siding is reshaping modern residential design. ACRE delivers the beauty of wood with reduced maintenance, long-term durability, and a material story rooted in responsible manufacturing.

Order a sample of ACRE today and get in touch with the Modern Mill team through the form below to learn how it can elevate your next project.