Wood Fence Systems Privacy   Privacy   Privacy   Rail   Privacy Wood privacy fence systems can provide a solid barrier between properties. The many designs allow you to create a fence that's both functional and beautiful. Shadow-Box Also know as the "friendly neighbor fence," shadow-box fences provide an identical look on both sides of the fence. This style of wood fence is typically more expensive because of the additional boards required to build the fence. Picket There are numerous styles of picket fence systems from which to choose, style simply depends on its use. Rail Post and Rail fencing systems use the least amount of wood, making them well suited for larger, more open areas of land. In practice, rail fencing is used to contain livestock or serve as a boundary marker.