Wood Privacy Fence Styles & Types

Stockade

A stockade style is perhaps the most common type of privacy fence as it features a basic design that complements almost any yard. This fencing style utilizes vertical wood panels of the same color and height for a uniform appearance from bottom to top. If you are interested in a uniform, yet stylish, addition to your yard, then a stockade privacy fence might be ideal. A stockade privacy fence provides not only protection from unwanted visitors, but also helps reduce noise. They are difficult to climb, thus adding a built-in security feature.

French Gothic privacy fences feature a solid fencing design, which means there is no space between wood panels. Although this solid wood design provides absolute privacy, for decoration the tips of panels are cut to a point. Traditionally, the post toppings are designed in a Gothic appearance, which is an egg-shape highlighted by a pointed tip. If you are interested in securing your yard while maintaining a visually stunning appearance, then consider a French Gothic privacy fence.

The scalloped top privacy fence gets its name from the concaved curved located at the top of the fence. Unlike traditional stockade privacy fences that feature a smooth and level top, scalloped top privacy fences are cut so the top of the fence curves downward then back up to meet the next section of fencing. This uniformed curve adds a visually pleasing dynamic to the fence while maintaining privacy.

Shadowbox fencing are known as good-neighbor fences as they are attractive for not only for you, but also your neighbors. This type of privacy fence features three vertical boards with wood panels attached to either side of the boards in an alternating pattern. Thus, the end result is an identical appearance on both sides of the fence. One of the main benefits of a shadowbox fence is its ventilation qualities; air is able to pass through the boards while still maintaining full privacy.