Yes we are replacing treated pine with a hardwood this time but I just want to make the right choice. Still it's nice to hear you are happy with it . Anything will be a big improvement I do like the idea of an Australian hardwood that is from sustainable sources though . I gather it's been down a few yrs and you haven't experienced the shrinkage someone else complained of ? Thanks for the feedback . This site is great :)

Not an Australian product, but definitely a lovely alternative to the indonesian woods. Worth a look, http://www.hardwood.com.au/media/roasted-decking/roasted-decking-brochure.pdf

I would like charcoal like the wall for intimate cosiness or the light colour of the retaining low wall if the area needs a more open feel. Would not add another colour.

leftover Modwood from our balcony was used as decking for a jetty on our farm dam and despite being camped on by ducks and kangaroos the surface of the balcony and the jetty were both ok with bare feet and although the ducks did leave some staining and the surface did get hot it wasn't slippery when wet and i understand that newer Modwood colours are better and i can't believe that a toddler's bike or dogs would cause any more harm than the average adult shoe and having never used any other decking product i can't compare