FERNWOOD, Miss. — Modern Mill, a manufacturer of eco-friendly wood alternatives, has added two new siding profiles: Nickel Gap and V-Groove. Modern Mill products are made from upcycled rice ...

At first glance, it may be hard to detect a modern colonial house style from the exterior. You may see updated siding that is easier ... well as materials such as wood, stone, brick and clay.

"When sustainable alternatives like Modern Mill capture the aesthetics and performance of wood, it raises the question, why continue harvesting trees for applications like siding, trim, and decking?" ...