Fencing is one way to get the privacy and security that you want in your home. With wood fencing, you get the added advantage of having a great appearance that you don’t get with metal fences.

There are many designs and materials that can be used when choosing a wood fence. The best design for one person is not the same for another. There are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind when choosing your wood fence. These things are the aesthetic appeal of the fence and the function that it is designed to serve. The function and purpose of the fence should always be the first thought in your mind.

In many cases, you can find a wooden fence that fills both of the needs just mentioned. This means that you have a fence for security and safety and one that also looks good in your garden and property. It is always nice to have pleasant surroundings, even when the fence is designed for security.

If you need maximum security, then a wooden fence is probably not the best choice for you. I would suggest either a metal or a stone fence in these circumstances. This is just for purely functional reasons.

Wood Fence Designs: When Form is the Main Consideration

The first consideration here is to find the fence that compliments your garden and landscaping arrangement. There are a number of basic wooden fence designs that take into account the style of your house. Here they are:

Picket-style fence. These types of fences are best for homes that have a cottage style look. If you have an English styled garden, then this fence will fit in perfectly. You can choose from a number of different designs such the dog-ear spaced picket, French gothic spaced picket, and the pointed top spaced picket.

Split-rail wood fence. These types of wood fences look great in ranch-style homes. Also, if you have a garden landscaped in the style of the south-western US, then this will work very well. The best wood to use for this type of fence is the Western red cedar wood.

Log wood fence. This style of wood fence is one of the best to match a house designed in the style of a rustic theme. Most of the fence is installed in vertical panels, but you can find horizontal log panels if you prefer.

If the functionality is the top priority of the fence then you need to consider the following wooden fences.

These are the best wood fences to choose from if you want a practical type of fence. They give you both privacy and durability.

Stockade fence. With the wood slats vertically aligned without spaces in between and the tops pointed out, stockade fencing is one of the most appropriate wood fence designs when the intention is to afford absolute privacy from the outside.

Solid board fence. This style of fencing is also great for privacy as it gives a complete barrier to sight. Not only this but it also gives you a noise barrier as well as some security. If you want to improve on the design features, then you can also add latticework to this fence.

Lattice fencing. These fences are very popular as they give users both privacy and also allow for sunlight to penetrate. Besides this, they also provide space for air to blow through as they have diagonal shaped spaces throughout the fencing. If you want, you can also place the openings vertically or horizontally to create square openings instead.