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Request SamplesA Bellevue Split-Level Reborn
Posted on: November 14, 2025
Featuring Thermally Modified Hemlock Siding & CVG Cedar Interior
This renovated Bellevue, Washington home proves that even a 1960s split-level can be reborn. Originally described by RRA Architecture as “dark, disjointed, and inefficient,” the home was completely reimagined by the architects and RW Anderson Construction. The project features Montana Timber Products’ ranchwood™ Artisan and AquaFir™ lines, which were key in the remodel to creating a bright, open, and inviting space.
PROJECT DETAILS
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Design: RRA Architecture
Build: RW Anderson Construction
Photographer: Kirk Hostetter
PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS
| Exterior Siding | Soffit & Ceiling | |
| Species | Thermally Modified CVG Hemlock | CVG Cedar |
| Dimensions & Profile | 1″ × 6″, Random Lengths (8′–16′), Tex-Gap | 1″ × 6″, Random Lengths (8′–16′), Tongue & Groove |
| Product | ranchwood™ Artisan | AquaFir™ |
| Texture / Finish | Raked | Smooth |
| Color | Ash | Clear Coat |
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Wood Balances Out Cool-Tone Modern Materials
The architect’s goal for the exterior was a “subtle, ‘low-contrast’ palette that allows the home to blend with its lush, wooded setting.” The neutral tone of the ranchwood Artisan Ash siding achieves this vision perfectly. The hemlock and cedar provide a natural counterpoint to other modern materials used on the exterior, like formed concrete and rusted metal accents, creating a sophisticated and balanced facade.
1×6 Tex-Gap Thermally Modified Hemlock Siding
The horizontal orientation of the 1×6 Tex-Gap siding dramatically emphasizes the home’s new, modern proportions, giving it a clean and contemporary profile. But the material is far from flat; the RW Artisan’s raked texture on the thermal hemlock catches the Pacific Northwest light beautifully throughout the day. This subtle variation adds a layer of quiet depth and visual interest that animates the entire exterior.
TO SPEC | Stainless Steel Fasteners
Will prevent fastener “weeping”, and ensures long-term strength and durability.
Exterior Gallery
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor CVG Cedar
A key feature of this renovation is the cohesive flow between the interior and exterior spaces. The design achieves this by using the same CVG Cedar with an AquaFir Clear Coat for both the interior ceilings and the expansive outdoor patio enclosure. This continuous use of material blurs the lines between inside and out, creating a seamless transition and a unified material experience that highlights the natural beauty of the cedar paneling.
Brightened Interior – Wood Paneled Ceilings Frame Skylights
Inside, the home is flooded with beautiful natural light from generous, strategically placed skylights. The design uses the CVG Cedar paneling to frame these skylights, a choice that pays off dramatically. The incoming light activates the wood, pulling out the rich, warm tones and natural depth of the cedar and enhancing the feeling of being connected to the outdoors.
INTERIOR GALLERY
THE RESULT
A Beautiful Material Update to Split-Level
The use of ranchwood Artisan Ash siding and AquaFir clear coat interior ceiling was essential in transforming this split-level with lasting performance. The Thermal Hemlock siding and Cedar soffit showcase natural wood tones that not only age gracefully but also fulfill the design vision of a home connected to its wooded environment, both inside and out.
This project demonstrates how thoughtful use of prefinished wood can elevate everyday architecture through quality materials, refined texture, and precise detailing.
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