Pictures?

So the new boards are parallel to the old boards but the tongue and groove are opposite? This happens all the time and should be invisible. If they installed it 90° I would push back to the contractor.

Yes, the new are parallel to the old with tongue and groove on opposite side. The hand-scrape is heavier than existing, but it’s a different crew and I’m trying very hard to be reasonable with my expectations. The overall look (scrape and stain) of the new is more bold. The hand-scraping is heavier and created vertical stripes that the existing doesn’t have, but I’m hopeful it will soften or I’ll get used to it. The stain is a mixture of 1 part special walnut and 2 parts weathered oak that was left from original install. It looks different as well. Sounds like maybe I need to give it time. I’ll get some pictures tomorrow in the daylight. Thank you both for your input.