Editorial Standards & Methodology

How TheSiteMath reviews calculators, updates content, and handles corrections.

Why this page exists

TheSiteMath is published for U.S. contractors and homeowners who need fast planning help. This page explains how we try to keep the site clear, useful, and accountable.

Scope of the site

U.S. construction material estimating, calculator workflows, and project planning guidance for contractors and homeowners.

Our work supports planning and estimating. It is not stamped engineering, permit approval, or a substitute for local professional judgment.

How calculators are reviewed

  • • We map each formula to a real estimating task before the tool goes live.
  • • We test quantities against worked examples and field-style scenarios.
  • • We check that the page copy matches the live calculator.
  • • We label waste, rounding, and unit rules in plain English.

How guides and blog posts are reviewed

  • • Guides and blog posts should help users make a real project decision.
  • • We link pages back to the matching calculator when it helps the workflow.
  • • We say when a page is planning help only and when local checks are still required.
  • • We revise or correct content when formulas or assumptions change.

Sources and updates

  • • Trade guidance from groups such as NRCA, ACI, NCMA, and related references.
  • • Manufacturer and supplier data when coverage, yield, or weight affects the estimate.
  • • Current U.S. pricing ranges used for planning, not guaranteed quotes.
  • • Internal cross-checks between live calculators, examples, and page copy.

We revisit pages when logic changes, assumptions shift, or users keep asking for a clearer explanation.

Advertising and disclosure

  • • TheSiteMath is built as a free planning and estimating resource.
  • • Advertising should not change the calculator result or the editorial conclusion.
  • • We do not publish sponsored rankings disguised as neutral calculator output.
  • • Users should confirm final pricing, code, and structural requirements locally.

Corrections, updates, and contact

If a page is unclear, outdated, or wrong, email support@thesitemath.com or use the contact page .

For site background, see the About page . For practical project help, start with our guides , blog , or the matching calculator.

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