The Petroleum County Community Centre in Winnett, Montana, features a striking exterior and sheltered areas adorned with Longboard’s Dark Antique Oak wood-look aluminum cladding, deployed in both Tongue & Groove planks and the interlocking Link & Lock system. The deep, antique oak finish wraps the façade and soffits, adding rich, tactile warmth to the contemporary design, while offering the durability, fire resistance, and low maintenance essential for the rugged rural climate. The combined use of linear T&G planks and seamless Link & Lock panels visually unifies indoor‑outdoor transition zones, from entry canopy to covered gathering spaces, enhancing the building’s welcoming civic presence. This thoughtful material application reinforces the Centre’s role as a resilient, community-centric hub, reflecting both local character and long-term performance.