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LBM Journal – Product Picks: June 2026

The product contains no added formaldehyde, VOCs, or adhesives and is designed for use in traditional and historic-style applications. Available in 4" and 6" widths, 16' lengths, and 3/4" thickness, it gives dealers a trim option aligned with demand for low-maintenance, stainable materials. modern-mill.com

Fox & Friends – Carolina Coops unveils chicken coop for VP Vance

Carolina Coops tours custom chicken coop donated to Vice President, JD Vance. The coop is made with ACRE, our Mississippi made wood alternative engineered from rice husks.

Pro Remodeler – May/June 2026 Product Roundup

Pro Remodeler covers ACRE as a notable product in their May/June issue. They share how ACRE is made in the USA from upcycled rice husks, easily cuts with standard tools, and is available in siding, trim, decking and sheets.

LBM Journal – June 2026 Issue

LBM Journal highlights ACRE Flat Crown Moulding in their June Product Picks, highlighting the product's stainability and durability for interior or exterior use.

Premier Outdoor Living – Our Most EPIC Backyard Build Ever

Sean Collinsgri tours luxury backyard renovation built with ACRE by Modern Mill and breaks down 6 essential outdoor living design tips.

LBM Journal – Modern Mill Adds ACRE Flat Crown Moulding

"For years, the only way to get a true stained wood look, especially for classic profiles like crown moulding, was to use real wood, but ACRE Flat Crown changes that," said Chris Guimond, founder and CEO of Modern Mill. "It gives architects and builders the natural beauty they're looking for without any of the compromises that come with wood.”

Woodworking Network – Modern Mill Adds Flat Crown Moulding

"For years, the only way to get a true stained wood look, especially for classic profiles like crown moulding, was to use real wood, but ACRE Flat Crown changes that," said Chris Guimond, founder and CEO of Modern Mill."

Supercool Podcast Epsiode 90 – The House That Rice Built

In this episode, Josh talks with Chandler Delinks, the company’s Sales Director and employee number one, about how Modern Mill set up shop in Mississippi to upcycle rice hulls into ACRE, a high-performance material now used for trim, siding, cladding, cabinetry, and more.

Retrofit Magazine – ACRE Can Now Be Factory-Finished

Modern Mill announced that its sustainable wood alternative ACRE is now available pre-finished with its proprietary Signature Stain Collection, developed in partnership with PPG using IR technology.

Atmos – HOW TO BUILD CITIES OUT OF PLANTS AND EARTH

“If it’s not easy to put up, then people don’t care,” said Chandler Delinks, sales director at Modern Mill, a Mississippi-based building materials company that makes ACRE, a construction block made from ground-up rice husks and PVC.

Walls & Ceilings – Factory-Finished ACRE Speeds Installation

Factory finishing is intended to improve consistency while reducing mess and delays tied to weather conditions during installation, the company said.

Roofing Contractor – Factory-Finished ACRE Speeds Installation

ACRE is used for siding and trim—materials installed on a building’s exterior to protect the structure and provide a finished appearance—as well as for decking and millwork. The material is engineered to resist water, weather, rot, pests and splintering, and can be painted or stained without primer.

JEC Composites – Modern Mill Brings ACRE into New Applications

ACRE is made from 50% upcycled rice hulls by volume mixed with a clean rigid PVC resin. The product is processed via extrusion to produce profiles up to 1 inch thick, up to 4 feet wide and up to 20 feet long. Each board has a skin that is created post-extrusion. This skin can be embossed or engrained to create woodgrain patterns and can also be stained or painted to approximate a variety of wood colors.

This Old House – Season 47 Episode 16

This Old House tours how TrimBoard creates custom trim designs and cuts with ACRE and installs it on the Needham project.

Pro Builder’s 8th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards

Modern Mills's Factory-Finished ACRE Trim and Siding is made from upcycled rice hulls and arrives pre-finished with ACRE’s PPG Proluxe stain, skipping the on-site staining or painting step entirely.

Woodworking Network – Modern Mill appoints Matthew Tevelde to EVP of national sales

“Matt’s track record of building high-performing sales teams and expanding into new markets aligns perfectly with our growth strategy, said Chris Guimond, CEO at Modern Mill. His deep knowledge of building materials and proven ability to forge strong industry partnerships will be instrumental as we meet increasing demand for ACRE, our high-performance wood alternative and sustainable building solution.

Deck Specialist – Modern Mill Names EVP of National Sales

Tevelde brings more than two decades of sales leadership experience to Modern Mill, including 18 years at The AZEK Company, where he most recently served as VP of sales in the East. During his tenure at AZEK, he held multiple sales leadership roles, supporting market expansion, building high-performing teams, and driving growth across several regions.

LBM Journal – Modern Mill names new EVP of national sales

“Matt’s track record of building high-performing sales teams and expanding into new markets aligns perfectly with our growth strategy," said Chris Guimond, CEO at Modern Mill. "His deep knowledge of building materials and proven ability to forge strong industry partnerships will be instrumental as we meet increasing demand for ACRE, our high-performance wood alternative and sustainable building solution."

Los Angeles Times SPACES – The Biggest Myth Holding Biophilic Design Back

Many of today’s architects and designers are open to new materials and innovations. And they want to learn about options they may not know exist. If we continue relying exclusively on the same materials and methods we’ve used for decades, biophilic design will remain confined to high-budget projects.

LBM Journal – Materials Driving Trim Product Category

Products that simplify day-to-day work for contractors and builders are always worth considering. Modern Mill’s Guimond recognizes, “They want to save time, reduce jobsite frustrations, and achieve consistent results, which is driving an increased interest in factory finished materials that eliminate onsite finishing needs. Factory-finished ACRE by Modern Mill arrives at jobsites ready to install, provides a uniform finish, and removes the weather dependencies that typically slow projects down.”

LBM Journal – Factory-Finished ACRE from Modern Mill

With these new pre-finished options, builders and installers can save time on site, extend the building season by eliminating weather-dependent field finishing, and enjoy a uniform, ready-to-install ACRE product.

Green Building Advisor – Modern Mill ACRE Now Factory Finished

ACRE has also been marketed as the “only stainable” composite in its product category. But as more manufacturers are making the shift to less toxic, low-VOC, and water-based paints and stains, this has resulted in some logistical challenges when it comes to on-site staining.

Business For Good Podcast – Chris Guimond

On this episode we talk with Chris Guimond, Founder & CEO of Modern Mill, the Mississippi-based company behind ACRE, a wood-like building material made by upcycling discarded rice hulls into high-performance siding, decking, and trim. If that sounds impossible, Chris is here to explain exactly how and why Modern Mill “cracked the code” on turning a fluffy, agricultural byproduct into a scalable alternative to old-growth wood.

LBM Journal – Product Picks: January 2026

Modern Mill is also introducing color-matched Cortex® Plug Kits, available in each of the seven Signature Stain colors (Biloxi, Amory, Walnut, ACRE Black, Laurel, Montauk Gray, and Mahogany) in multiple pack sizes.

The Architect’s Newspaper – Buildings Products Created from Bio-Based Materials

An editors’ pick in AN’s Best of Products Awards this year, Modern Mill’s upcycled rice hulls are turned into fully recyclable siding in a zero-waste facility in Mississippi and thermoformed to fit a wide range of applications.

Los Angeles Times Spaces – Designing Outdoor Spaces that Actually Last

Architectural Specialist at Modern Mill, Mary Lynn Hadix covers the takeaways needed to create outdoor spaces that perform and last throughout the seasons.

Architectural Record – Best Building Products of 2025

Modern Mill has expanded its Acre siding collection to include a nickel-gap profile. The cladding is made from upcycled rice hulls, an abundant agricultural by-product. It is offered in a smooth, sanded look or a wood-grain texture.

Architect Magazine – Wood Is No Longer the Sustainable Default

ACRE products include siding, trim, decking, and other exterior-grade materials that, like wood, readily accept fasteners and stains—but offer superior resistance to weather, water, insects, and UV damage.

Architectural Products – ACRE Nickel Gap Siding

"Modern Mill’s ACRE Nickel Gap Siding continues to stand apart as one of the strongest sustainable alternatives to wood and fiber cement. Made from upcycled rice hulls in a zero-waste manufacturing process, ACRE offers a wood-like aesthetic without deforestation, added formaldehyde, or the brittleness of cementitious materials. Its sustainability story provides genuine differentiation."

Building Design + Construction – 75 Top Building Products for 2025

A jury of practicing professionals and the BD+C editorial team reviewed and scored the submissions, based on potential benefits, usefulness, wellness, and innovation.

Real Estate Addicts Podcast with Chris Guimond

Chris explains how the product is manufactured, why it offers a sustainable solution to deforestation, and how it compares to traditional hardwoods in durability, ease of installation, and maintenance. The conversation also explores Modern Mill’s rapid growth, partnerships with major brands, and the broader entrepreneurial journey behind scaling a U.S.-based manufacturing company.

Los Angeles Times – Simulated Nature Design Can Trick Your Brain

Modern Mill, a sustainable building materials company known for developing next-generation wood alternatives made from recycled agricultural byproducts, in a new white paper, suggests that maybe the next era of biophilic design is not about installing nature indoors but about simulating it in ways the body recognizes as genuine relief.

Builder Magazine – Modern Mill’s Prefinished ACRE

With these new prefinished options, builders can save time on site and extend the building season by eliminating weather-dependent field finishing. Customers can choose from all seven signature stains: Biloxi, Amory, Walnut, ACRE Black, Laurel, Montauk Gray, and Mahogany.

JourneymanHQ – 7 Best Wood Replacement Materials Compared

ACRE can be cut, drilled, and routed with standard woodworking tools and produces no harmful dust. It is the first and only stainable composite on the market today and can also be painted without needing primer. The material supports hundreds of manufacturer approved finishes and is offered factory-finished in seven options from Modern Mill’s Signature Stain Collection.

FarmstandApp – 7 Innovative Ideas To Use Crop Byproducts

Crop byproducts like rice hulls are bing used to create natural construction materials with improved performance and environmental benefits.

LBM Journal – Modern Mill launches pre-finished ACRE

Modern Mill announced that its sustainable wood alternative ACRE is now available pre-finished with its proprietary Signature Stain Collection, developed in partnership with PPG using IR technology. Customers can choose from all seven signature stains: Biloxi, Amory, Walnut, ACRE Black, Laurel, Montauk Gray, and Mahogany.

LBM Journal – Modern Mill ACRE V-Groove and Nickle Gap Siding

Deck Specialist – Pre-Finished Wood Alternative

ACRE is the first and only stainable composite on the market today. It accepts stain and paints without primer in hundreds of manufacturer-approved finishes and stains evenly without knots, sap lines, or tannins.

Wood Central – Modern Mill Debuts New Stains for ACRE

The Signature Stain Collection — Biloxi, Amory, Walnut, ACRE Black, Laurel, Montauk Grey, and Mahogany — is designed to expedite installation, minimise weather-dependent delays, and deliver a more consistent finish for builders and installers who have adopted ACRE as an alternative to tropical hardwoods and conventional composites.

Woodworking Network – Modern Mill releases pre-finished options for ACRE

Modern Mill has announced that its sustainable wood alternative ACRE is now available pre-finished with its proprietary Signature Stain Collection, developed in partnership with PPG using IR technology

Yahoo! News – Developer reveals remarkable alternative to wood

The innovation is incredibly beneficial to combat deforestation. While many consider wood a more eco-friendly building material than cement or steel, harvesting wood is not carbon neutral.

Architect Newspaper – AN’s 2025 Best of Product Awards

Every year The Architect’s Newspaper gathers manufacturers across the built environment to survey and honor the designs that help create safer, healthier, and beautiful buildings and interiors. This work is recognized and celebrated in AN’s 11th annual Best of Products Awards.

The Weather Channel – From Rice Fields to Reinventing Construction

While the sustainability story draws a lot of attention, Delinks said homeowners and contractors quickly discover ACRE is also easier to work with than traditional wood.

DIY with Dave – An Amazing Wood Replacement Made from Rice Husks

DIY with Dave explores ACRE by Modern Mill, how it's made, and it's benefits over wood!

Port Lavaca Wave – Seadrift Home Incorporates Rice Husks

“The homeowner had a specific look they wanted to achieve and ACRE was the best material we found for it,” Dietze said. “It was great designing a home using ACRE because there were so many places that we could use the product."

Clean the Sky – Modern Mill Debuts Two New ACRE Siding Profiles

The new profiles, which include the Nickel Gap and the V-Groove, were developed to provide builders and architects with greater aesthetic versatility for exterior and interior applications.

Carolina Coops – Rollin’ with Tyson

Tour Mike Tyson's custom built pigeon coop built by Carolina Coops with ACRE by Modern

Los Angeles Times – Why Builders Are Swapping to Rice Husks

Guimond says the range of uses is the point: “It can replace wood in nearly all applications. The material is both paintable and stainable without primer, and its proprietary ‘ACRE Grain’ offers a natural wood-like appearance in a variety of embossed textures.”

Build Show – Siding Wood vs Wood Look Materials

Stephanie Daly dives deep into the world of wood and wood-look materials for exterior applications like siding and soffits. She then walks us through a curated selection of synthetic alternatives including Modern Mill’s ACRE

Good News Network – Rice Husk Siding Saves Thousands of Trees

A groundbreaking new material made from upcycled rice husks in a zero-waste environment is giving homebuilders the option to reduce their carbon footprint while adding charm to their home’s exterior.

Concious Design Podcast – Chris Guimond, CEO of Modern Mill

Host of Concious Design Podcast Ian Peterman discusses with Chris Guimond, CEO of Modern Mill the importance of sustainable building materials, benefits of ACRE over traditional wood and composites as well as best applications for ACRE.

LBM Journal – Growth is expected in the siding category

“Opting for innovative wood alternatives unimpacted by these issues can enhance resilience. Modern Mill’s ACRE products, made and sourced in the USA, offer a tariff-resilient, sustainable alternative to traditional lumber for siding. Virtually identical to natural wood, ACRE is paintable, stainable, and offers the durability and low maintenance of composites.”

Los Angeles Times – For one Altadena fire survivor, the math makes sense to rebuild

"The goal is to stitch together a house with whatever’s cheap — or even better, free. She recently received 2,500 square feet of siding from Modern Mill."

The Cool Down – Innovative developer unveils remarkable alternative to wood

"When sustainable alternatives like Modern Mill capture the aesthetics and performance of wood … why continue harvesting trees for applications like siding, trim, and decking?" Kim Guimond, chief marketing officer at Modern Mill, told Builder.

Architects Newspaper – May 2025 Issue

ACRE Nickel Gap Siding was featured as a notable composite product in Architect Newspaper's May issue of 2025.

Crowdscale – From Rice to Riches

ACRE is one of the first wood alternatives that builders actually like working with, because it overcomes the pitfalls of traditional wood and composites.

LBM Journal – ACRE Siding

Modern Mill, a manufacturer of ecofriendly wood alternatives produced from upcycled rice hulls, now offers a new ACRE Nickel Gap siding profile.

This Old House – S46 E26 A Historical Gem Once Again

The crew tours the house, which sat vacant for several years and finally returned to its former glory featuring ACRE trim from Modern MIll.

Green Home Builder – 2025 Green Sourcebook

ACRE was named an efficient exteriors product by Green Home Builder in their Green Sourcebook issue for 2025.

Waste360 – Modern Mill Turns Ag Trash Into Built World’s Treasures

Companies like Modern Mill leading the way by turning rice husks into versatile, recyclable composite materials for siding, decking, and more.

Brian Shaw – ACRE Chicken Coop from Carolina Coops

World's strongest man Brian Shaw and Carolina Coops walkthrough a custom made chicken coop wrapped in ACRE by Modern Mill.

Stocked and Delivered Podcast – Chris Guimond, CEO of Modern Mill

On this episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by Chris Guimond and Chandler Delinks of Modern Mill talk about their incredible use of rice husks (yes, rice husks), that is changing how the industry looks at building supplies as truly a formidable option to replace tree lumber.

This Old House – S46 E22 Side Hustle

Charlie and team show the renovation of the Westford home including the use of ACRE trim

Green Builder Media – ClimateTech Solutions, Sustainable Materials, and Circularity

Building material manufacturer Modern Mill introduced ACRE, a 100% tree-free, recyclable product made from upcycled rice hulls, as a sustainable replacement for wood in home siding, decking, trim, furniture, and millwork.

Remodelista – Current Obsessions: More is More

ACRE was named in Remodelista's roundup of interesting products for interior design

Gardenista – Current Obsessions: More is More

ACRE was listed as one of the most interesting products of the week by Gardenista in a weekly roundup

The Level – Innovative Products For Your Next Project

Modern Mill’s ACRE wood substitute is fabricated from rice hulls and without VOC, formaldehyde, phenol or forever chemicals. Easy to repair and reuse, it’s suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. The product earns LEED points and is Clean Air GOLD Certified by the California Department of Public Health.

BUILD Show – JLC Live Recap

Matt Risinger and the BUILD Show team stopped by Modern Mill's booth at JLC Live to learn more about ACRE and it's capabilities

Pro Builder – Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards 2025

ACRE was named the Gold in the exteriors category in Pro Builder's Annual Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards in 2025

SawHorseDesignBuild – Exterior Trim Made From Rice Parts

Matt Hoots interviews Chandler Delinks with ‪Modern Mill and learns that this is the first stainable PVC siding!

Green Builder Magazine – March/April 2025 Issue

Homeowners looking to incorporate the aesthetics of woods like ice, cedar, and teak without the environmwntal impact of harvesting real wood should consider Modern Mill's ACRE.

LBM Journal – How to sell the deck project

For the LBM dealer, it can become easy to slip into the role of a mere order taker. In today’s world, however, the pro customer and the homeowner alike require a more consultative approach, and the most successful LBM dealers will be the ones who can help guide their customers through the purchase process based on customer needs—not just on closing the order.

LBM Journal – Outdoor living remains the hot spot for LBM dealers

“If the product is available at every big box and every lumberyard, competition is more difficult for dealers and often leads to price compression,” says Kim Guimond, chief marketing officer for Modern Mill.

Construction Owners Club – Plastic Leads Construction Trends at JLC Live

One of the standout products came from Mississippi-based Modern Mill, which showcased ACRE, a composite building material designed for siding, decking, and fencing. What makes Acre unique is what’s inside: rice husks—agricultural waste repurposed from local farms.

Providence Journal – The future of the residential construction industry? Attendees used one word.

The composite is made like the others, with plastic as a binder, but the material being held together is rice hulls from farms a few miles down the road from the manufacturing plant, Sales Director Chandler Delinks said.

Home Living Handbook – This Sustainable, Weather-Resistant Siding is Rising in Popularity

"What sets Modern Mill's products apart from other composites is their natural wood-like beauty and performance," says Chris Guimond, CEO of Modern Mill. "While many composites offer low-maintenance solutions, they often appear plastic-like and fail to capture wood's rich aesthetic appeal. Modern Mill’s products offer the convenience of composites with the warmth and workability of wood."

HBS Dealer – Watch the webinar replay

The webinar, sponsored by Modern Mill, presents charts, graphics and analysis on all the above and more.

Composites World – Modern Mill ACRE composite

ACRE's composition comprises upcycled rice hulls and a rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin matrix. The rice hulls make up about 50% by volume of the product. According to Modern Mill, this is a common and abundant waste byproduct that is often destined for landfills — the U.S. grows and exports more than 20 billion pounds of rice each year

Clean the Sky – Modern Mill’s ACRE Made from Upcycled Rice Hulls

Manufactured in Fernwood, Mississippi, ACRE is produced through a zero-waste process emphasizing environmental responsibility. The facility employs closed-loop systems to recycle water and minimize waste, ensuring that production scraps can be reclaimed and repurposed into new products.

Design Vibes – 9 Siding Options That Will Create Amazing Curb Appeal

Modern Mill ACRE siding is made from upcycled rice hulls and is available in siding and trim. The two newest siding profiles are nickel gap and v-groove. Designed, as the brand says, to meet the needs of builders, architects and homeowners seeking sustainable and high-performance materials, the nickel gap has a rabbeted joint for a seamless fit.

Boston Herald – Hot Property: Expect to be dazzled by Newton Home

A stucco exterior combines with shiplap by Modern Mill to bring a decidedly modern Southern California-esque curb appeal. That SoCal vibe is extended to the home’s design which centers around making indoor-outdoor living as carefree as possible.

Builder – NEW RICE-HUSK SIDING PROFILES BLEND SUSTAINABILITY AND STYLE

The new Nickel Gap product is designed with a rabbeted joint for a seamless fit, ensuring precise, consistent spacing of about 1/8 of an inch, roughly the thickness of a nickel. As a result, the siding delivers clean, consistent spacing for a unique texture and appearance

LBM Journal – Hot Products from the 2025 International Builders’ Show

ACRE Nickel Gap and V-Groove Siding are sustainable, durable alternatives with the reported genuine look and feel of real wood. According to Modern Mill, ACRE is lightweight, strong, water-resistant, and guaranteed not to rot or splinter. ACRE is easy to cut, fasten without pre-drilling, rout, and thermoform, and accepts paint or stain without primer. modern-mill.com

HBS Dealer – Modern Mill ACRE

This innovative product, made from upcycled rice hulls, features a beaded profile on one side, and V-groove on the other. Edge & Center Bead is a popular selection for upleveling ceilings and wainscoting while V-Groove is a popular choice for siding.

IBS TV – Modern Mill Interview with Shark Tank Star Daymond John

Checkout this highlight reel where Daymond John discusses ACRE by Modern Mill

Woodworking Network – Modern Mill adds two new siding profiles: Nickel Gap and V-Groove

The new siding profiles bring more variety and flexibility to today's projects. Both profiles are designed to meet the evolving needs of builders, architects, and homeowners seeking sustainable and high-performance materials.

Building Products Digest – Composite Siding Additions

ACRE Nickel Gap siding features a tongue-and-groove profile for a seamless fit, ensuring precise, consistent spacing of about 1/8” between each board, roughly the size of a nickel.

Pro Builder – ACRE Sustainable Building Material from Modern Mill

Made from upcycled rice hulls in a zero-waste factory, ACRE by Modern Mill is a sustainable building material that mimics the appearance and texture of traditional wood species, such as cedar, Ipe, teak, mahogany, and walnut. Unlike natural woods, ACRE requires minimal maintenance and is designed to simplify the installation process. It can be cut, routed, sanded, and thermoformed for custom shapes and can be used for siding, decking, trim, and millwork.

HBS Dealer – Readers respond to trade policy

With lumber prices expected to rise due to increased tariffs on Canadian imports, the solution is not cutting down more U.S. forests, it is supporting American businesses and leveraging innovative alternatives to traditional lumber. U.S. made products will be more readily available and less affected by tariff-related delays. Buying domestic also strengthens American manufacturing, creates jobs and drives economic growth, particularly in

Builder Enclosure – Eco-Friendly Materials Transforming Green Architecture

ACRE is a tree-free alternative to wood, made in the USA from upcycled rice hulls. It offers the beauty of wood with the durability of composites and is available in siding, decking, trim, and millwork.

LBM Journal – Manufacturers See Bright Future Driven by Repair & Remodel

Likewise, Kim Guimond, chief marketing officer for Modern Mill, also predicts consumer demand for alternative trim materials to be a driving growth factor. “In 2025, the trim and moulding market can expect to experience steady growth, largely driven by the continued shift from wood to more durable, low-maintenance and sustainable materials,” she explains

Facility Executive – Practical Solutions With Simulated Nature

By prioritizing restorative, sustainable, and practical elements, biophilic design can be scaled effectively across various environments, most importantly in underutilized spaces that lack wellness advantages.

Builder – Modern Mill Donates Siding to Fire Rebuilding Efforts

As the building industry considers ways to help those left homeless by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, one Mississippi-based siding company plans to donate materials to help in the rebuilding of 20 homes.

Deck Specialist – Modern Mill Donating ACRE Siding to California Homes

Modern Mill is a manufacturing company based in Fernwood, MS., and the maker of ACRE, a groundbreaking new building material made from upcycled rice hulls in a zero-waste environment, offering the warmth and beauty of real wood with all the conveniences of composites. ACRE is available as trim boards, dimensional lumber, sheet goods, porch boards, decking and siding. For more information, visit modern-mill.com.

LBM Journal – Modern Mill Donates Siding to Rebuild Homes in Wildfire Recovery

The recent wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and acres of forest, leaving many families displaced and struggling to recover. Modern Mill is supporting the restoration of these communities, providing building materials that are strong, safe, and ecologically sound.

HBS Dealer – Modern Mill to donate siding for wildfire relief

Modern Mill joins the ranks of Home Depot, Lowe's, Harbor Freight and many more who are stepping up to help amid the devastation.

Woodworking Network – Modern Mill sets up donation for ACRE siding to rebuild homes

In response to the wildfires, Modern Mill has committed to donating siding for twenty families who lost their homes to aid recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Extreme How-To – 2025 IBS Preview

Modern Mill, the manufacturer of ACRE, a rice hull-based alternative to wood will be launching two new ACRE siding profiles at IBS 2025 including ACRE Nickel Gap and V-Groove. These new profiles expand ACRE’s versatility, offering homeowners, builders, and DIY enthusiasts even more design options.

Architectural Products – ACRE Sustainable Building Material

Combining the resiliency and durability of composites with the beauty of wood, ACRE is an eco-friendly material made from upcycled rice hulls. Mimicking the look of tropical woods, the material is resistant to water, weather and splinters, it is stainable and can be used in a variety of applications including siding, fencing and decking.

Design Storytellers – Built Better: Sustainable Materials

“What inspired me to work with ACRE was its ability to deliver environmental benefits without compromising performance or aesthetic. Many alternative materials, while eco-friendly, often lack the authentic look and feel of wood, appearing overly plastic-like."

HBS Dealer – Golden Hammer winners announced

ACRE Edge and Center Bead/V-Groove Siding was named one of twenty new products who earned the distinction of Golden Hammer Award winners. They range from hand tools to home insulation; and innovative bolts to magnetic bits.

Laguna Beach Magazine – Green by Design

On the exterior, they're installing siding and fencing made from repurposed rice hulls (that hard, protective covering on rice grains) from Modern Mill

Building Products Digest – Sherwood Distributing Modern Mill’s ACRE Products

Distributor Sherwood Lumber is now stocking ACRE composite decking, siding and trim

LBM Journal – Sherwood Lumber partners with Modern Mill to distribute ACRE trim and siding

“Sherwood Lumber’s dedication to sourcing sustainable, premium materials is a natural match for ACRE, which delivers the warmth and workability of wood without compromising on durability.”

HBS Dealer – Sherwood Lumber to distribute eco-friendly siding, trim

Sherwood Lumber is partnering with Modern Mill to distribute ACRE trim and siding products. According to Sherwood, this collaboration aligns with the company’s commitment to providing sustainable solutions in exterior building materials.

This Old House – E5 | Nashville Brick Cottage | Sustainable Siding

Charlie meets with sales director Chandler Delinks to learn about the process of making siding from rice hulls.

Forbes – These New Products Keep Wood In The Forest Yet Capture Its Strengths

ACRE outperforms other industry materials by being resistant to water, weather, pests, rot and splintering. Plus, the hulls give ACRE similar warmth and workability to wood with extra durability that could last longer and save repair costs.

LBM Journal – Siding and Decking Alternative: ACRE Shiplap Siding by Modern Mill

ACRE products by Modern Mill offer the convenience of composites with the warmth and workability of wood. This alternative wood product is a sustainable choice as it is 100% tree free and made from recycled rice hulls in a zero waste manufacturing facility in the US.

LBM Journal – In Depth: Siding

Modern Mill has launched its Acre Edge and Center Bead siding. Made in the U.S. in a zero-waste manufacturing facility from upcycled rice hulls, the siding is 100% tree-free and recyclable.

LBM Journal – In Depth: Decks

ACRE wood-alternative decking from Modern Mill siding is a sustainable alternative that looks and feels like real wood but is made from upcycled rice hulls.

LBM Journal – 5 Questions with Modern Mill

ACRE offers the performance of traditional wood alternatives while bringing back the same warmth and workability as real wood.

HBS Dealer – Modern Mill ACRE shiplap siding receives WUI certification

WUI certification signifies that ACRE complies with rigorous standards designed to mitigate the risk of wildfires in areas where urban development meets wildland vegetation

LBM Journal – Modern Mill launches newly redesigned website

In a significant leap towards enhanced user experience, Modern Mill, the manufacturer of innovative wood-alternative ACRE, announces the launch of their redesigned website.

HBS Dealer – Modern Mill unveils digital makeover

The new site features meet today’s audience’s expectations for intuitive navigation, embedded sales enablement tools and a robust information hub, the Fernwood, Mississippi-based company said.

Bob Vila – 6 Wood Substitutes and When to Use Them

Reusing plastic is an admirable sustainability mission, but composites have advanced past plastic. A newer composite called Acre by Modern Mill—that’s mostly made from rice hulls—more closely resembles wood in the performance of the material.

LBM Journal – ACRE by Modern Mill – A World Beyond Wood

ACRE™ is a new breakthrough in the evolution of building materials. In the same way that PVC replaced wood in many applications, now ACRE replaces PVC.

Opportunity Zones – Alternative Wood Manufacturing QOZB, With Modern Mill

In addition to making this beautiful product, we are a great way for all of us to come together to fulfill the vision of Opportunity Zones, in a very tangible, meaningful way. So, we’re inspired to take care of people, the people in our community, from the rice grinders, to the folks that work with us, to all of our customers.

Environmental Finance – An innovative wood alternative tackling deforestation

ACRE by Modern Mill uses discarded rice husks to create a sustainable wood-alternative building material. The company's chief marketing officer, Kim Guimond, outlines its environmental and aesthetic advantages – and what makes it a compelling investment.

LBM Journal – Modern Mill Partners with OrePac Building Products to Distribute ACRE

Modern Mill is proud to partner with trusted suppliers like OrePac, who has served Oregon and Washington since 1977 and is leading the way to meet the growing demand for innovative building products like ACRE. OrePac will carry ACRE siding, porch floors, trim, and sheet products.

HBS Dealer – Modern Mill partners with OrePac

A new distribution agreement will see the ACRE product line distributed in Oregon and Washington.

Winners of Architect Newspaper’s 2023 Best of Products Awards

“The sustainability aspects of this product caught my attention: It is made from rice hulls and is 100 percent recyclable.”

Modern Mill, Coastal Forest Products partner for distribution of ACRE wood alternative

“We’re pleased to partner with Modern Mill to offer their high-performance ACRE siding and trim products to our distribution network,” said Kevin Brennan, vice president of sales and marketing at Coastal Forest Products.

HBS Dealer – Modern Mill partners with Coastal Forest Products

Modern Mill, the manufacturer of wood substitute ACRE, announced that it has partnered with Coastal Forest Products.

LBM Journal – The New Evolution of Building Materials

ACRE Elevates Building Materials to a Whole New Level.

10 Products Made in America for American Homes

Modern Mill’s 100% tree-free ACRE Shiplap Siding is made in Fernwood, Mississippi. With the look and feel of real wood. The product is made from upcycled rice hulls, creating a zero-waste, 100% recyclable product that is water, weather, rot, and pest resistant (including termites)

Nordic in Nature

ACRE Siding is a featured material in the Boston Common Magazine.

ACRE Siding from Modern Mill

Made with upcycled rice hulls in Mississippi, ACRE siding from Modern Mill is a sustainable, durable alternative that the manufacturer touts as having the look and feel of real wood.

LBM Journal-Product Showcase

ACRE is a new breakthrough in the evolution of building materials.

LBM Journal: Biophilic Design

The desire to connect with nature can spell sales for LBM dealers.

Fox News: Wood Workers and DIY’ers Would Love the Warmth, the Sustainability and Workability of ACRE

ACRE has all the benefits of real wood

Forbes Home: Things to Know About Sustainable Building Materials.

For good reasons, sustainability is becoming more important and and prevalent in the building trades.

“INHABITAT: An Incredible Wood-Alternative Made From Rice Hulls”

The company is dedicated to saving trees. ACRE is sourced from upcycled rice hulls and it is produced in a zero waste factory in Mississippi.

LBM Journal: Selling Sustainability

ACRE wood is a sustainable alternative that looks and feels like real wood

Home with Dean Sharp-Everything Decks: Experience the Wonder of ACRE

ACRE looks and feels like a classic tropical hardwood. It is a 100% green process and thee best wood alternative by far.

LBM J’s Hot Product Picks (March)

ACRE is part of LBM journals hot products of 2023

The 10 Most Innovative Companies Working on Social Good of 2023

Companies like Flashfood, Modern Mill, and Stix showed that business can put social good at the heart of their business model

HBS Dealer – The Decking Issue

ACRE Decking is featured in HBS Dealer's February Decking Issue.

Dwell: Learning to Live With the Critters in Your Yard

Step into a more sustainable world of flooring with floorboards made from upcycled rice hulls, zero trees involved.

19 Drywall Alternatives You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner

Drywall isn't your only option. Consider these wall surfaces and treatments that don't require finishing drywall.

Wood Innovation Awards 2023

Modern Mill makes ACRE sheet goods from rice hulls—a byproduct otherwise thrown out.

AN’s 2022 Best of Products

ACRE by Modern Mill is an Architect Newspapers' 2022 Best of Products Awards winner alongside an array of impressive picks.

Pro Remodeler’s Innovative Products: ACRE Siding

ACRE is a wood alternative that’s easy to use, durable, and green. Now it's part of Pro Remodeler's Innovative Products.

LBM Journal’s Product Picks: October 2022

ACRE by Modern Mill is part of LBM Journal's monthly product pick for the month of October.

ACRE Porch Boards | Modern Mill

Modern Mill builds on its expanding ACRE offering by introducing porch boards.

MODERN MILL ADDS PORCH BOARDS TO GROWING ACRE OFFERING

The ACRE portfolio now includes trim boards, dimensional lumber, sheet goods, decking, siding and porch boards.

7 Local Designers Share What They Want Now

Valley design pros weigh in on their favorite products for residential clients, including ACRE.

The Benefits of Biophilic Design, Without the Economic or Environmental Costs

The importance of biophilic design and how wood-alternative materials can help.

New Cladding Products for Autumn 2022

Architectural Record releases their list of favorite cladding products for the colder season.

LBM Journal: New and Newsworthy

ACRE is featured as a newsworthy product for lumber/building material distribution pros.

Modern Mill is a 2022 Fast Company’s World Changing Idea

This ‘Tree-Free’ Wood Alternative Could Help Save Our Forests

Modern Mill's feature article as the winner of Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards for Best Mid-Sized Company.

A Fresh New Take on the Beauty, Sustainability and Durability of Decking

ACRE in HBSDealer's Decking E-Book (pages 14-15)

2022 Outdoor Planning Guide: Buyers Guide

ACRE is a top pick for decking in Qualified Remodeler's Buyers Guide.

Green Builder’s 2022 Sustainable Product of the Year

Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2021

Home with Dean Podcast: ”Trade Fair” Spring 2022 | Hour 2

Dean Sharp and our team talk all things ACRE!

ACRE: Made With Rice Hulls Works Like Wood

ACRE's feature article in Panels & Furniture Asia.

Hot Products from the 2022 International Builders’ Show

ACRE is one of LBM's hot products picks.

IBS 2022: Editor’s Picks

ACRE leads the editor's picks as the "water-impervious wood alternative.

Home With Dean Podcast: IBS 2022 | Hour 2

Dean shares his list of ‘best of’ products that came out of this week’s International Builder’s Show—ACRE included!