Hi all. I'm struggling with thinking of a good way to make some frame and panel type gates in an ongoing fence project without creating a place for water to pool on the grooved top of the rails.
There are 4 sets of gates ranging from 30"H x 48"H to 56"W x 72"H (this will be a double gate) and a double driveway gate spanning a 13' opening (this is a different story altogether but I'd also like to do frame and panel here too!).
The material is WRC. Gate frames will be 1 3/8"T, and 5 1/2"W and joined with blind M&T. Bottom rail to be 11" W. Panels to be 1/2"T and grooved into frame (with the exception of the questionable areas). Enclosed is a conceptual drawing.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!