There is nothing more classic or beautiful that a wooden privacy fence.  You have several options from the style you select to the type of wood the fence is made from.
 
 

Styles

The style of a privacy fence will affect not just the look, but possibly also the performance of the fence (as far as noise, wind and visibility is concerned). Keep this in mind when selecting a wooden privacy fence.

Stockade – A stockade privacy fence has vertical slats with no spaces in between.  They provide a high-level of privacy, especially if purchased in six-foot heights or taller.
 
Shadowbox – Also known as a board-on-board fence, the shadowbox style looks good from both sides, making it a neighbor-friendly choice.  Think of a stockade style (with no spaces between the slats) but the slats of the shadowbox fence alternate, where one slat is on your side, the next slat is on your neighbors side, the next is on your side, etc. 
 
Dog Ear – In a dog ear style, the top of the fence slats have corners cut at an angle, giving the impression of a dog's ear.
 
Scalloped or Concave – The tops of these fences are curved downward in a bowl shape between the the posts.  This gives a simple, yet pleasing decorative look to the fence.
 
Halfmoon or Convex – This is another way to add a decorative look to a fence.  A upward curve between the posts of this fence style gives an inverted bowl shape.
 

Woods

The type of wood that you select can have a significant impact on the longevity and durability of your wooden privacy fence. It can also affect how the wood will age over time.

Cedar – Cedar is naturally insect and decay resistant, making it an excellent choice for fence material.  Allowed to weather naturally, it will take on a pleasing silver or grey appearance.  Cedar can also be painted or stained if desired.
 
Whitewood – Like cedar, whitewoods will weather to a gray color, but they can also be stained.  Typically, whitewoods are used for the fence support structure, though they can also be used for the slats as well.
 
Treated – These woods have been treated with chemicals in order to resist decay and insects.  They are long-lasting and can be painted or stained as desired.
 
Always bear in mind how much noise and wind reduction you want when selecting a style for your wood privacy fence. As to looks, nothing looks quite as good as wood, but proper selection will ensure a long-lasting solution for your installation.
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