Advantages - Wood privacy fences define boundaries, provide security, and help protect against natural elements such as snow and wind. Spruce stockade fence panels ship preassembled making installation fast, easy, and economical for an average fence builder. Spruce picket fences are one of the most economical privacy fences available and may be painted or stained to match buildings and houses. Preassembled fence panels are easy to cut down in size to fit lot characteristics. Gates may be made out of sections of fence.

Disadvantages - Fence requires a preservative for the longest-lasting performance, however many installations are never treated. Wood fence panels are not as consistent as vinyl or aluminum fence panels and generally do not last as long.