Publisher note: The site owner should complete this policy with its real authors, research standards and review process before publishing. Do not invent credentials, author biographies, expert review or testing.
Purpose and scope
Roof & Solar Toolkit aims to publish practical educational tools and explainers for US homeowners considering roof repair or replacement and residential solar. Calculator results are generated from stated inputs and assumptions; they are not site inspections, measurements, prices or financial forecasts.
Authorship and review
Every guide should identify its author and actual qualifications. Technical claims about roofing systems, electrical work, building codes, incentives, tax treatment and utility tariffs should be reviewed against current primary sources and, where appropriate, by a qualified independent professional. Display a genuine publication date and last-reviewed date only when the review occurred.
Sources and updates
Prefer government agencies, state utility commissions, serving utilities, building-code authorities, recognized standards organizations, product manufacturers and original technical documentation. Clearly distinguish a source's official rule from an interpretation. Keep a source log and revisit time-sensitive pages when rules, products or rates change.
Corrections
A monitored editorial contact channel has not yet been configured. Before launch, provide one and explain how readers can report the page URL, exact statement and supporting evidence. Explain material corrections when appropriate and retain a change log.
Independence and monetization
Advertising may support the website, but ad placement must not be represented as an editorial endorsement. Label paid placements and affiliate relationships clearly. Do not accept payment in exchange for an undisclosed ranking or review. Editorial conclusions should be based on evidence, not advertiser influence.
Calculator methodology
Publish assumptions, formulas, units, model limitations and the last validation date next to each tool. Distinguish visitor-entered values from site defaults. Do not imply that a ZIP code triggers local data unless it genuinely does.