Every guide published by Fred Duncombe follows the same approach to research, writing and accuracy. This policy describes how topics are chosen, how facts are checked and what happens when something needs correcting.
Choose topics readers ask about
Guides on this portal answer the questions people have about door hardware and fire exit devices. Topics come from what readers write to ask, what builders and facility managers need to know and what anyone planning a refurbishment or new installation searches for. If a subject relates to door hardware, it belongs here.
Research from recognised sources
Each guide draws on public reference works, official and public-body sites, and recognised organisations in the subject. Facts are checked against more than one source wherever possible. Technical terms are looked up in specialist glossaries and industry-standard materials. Sources used during research are listed under the article as further reading, so you can follow up on any point yourself.
Write in plain language
Guides avoid jargon where everyday words will do. Where a technical term is unavoidable, it is explained the first time it appears. No guide promises a particular result or exaggerates what a product or device can do. The text describes how something works, what it is for and what you need to consider before choosing or installing it.
Independence and editorial control
The editorial team decides what is published. There is no paid placement and no sponsored ranking. Nothing on this site is sold to the reader. We write about door hardware because the subject matters, not because anyone has paid to be featured or recommended.
Update and correct without delay
Guides are reviewed when regulations change, when new devices reach the market or when reader questions reveal a gap. If you spot an error or out-of-date information, write to [email protected]. Corrections are made as soon as the facts are confirmed, and material is updated to reflect what has changed.
Suggest a topic
If there is a subject related to door hardware that you would like covered, send your suggestion to the same address. Ideas from readers shape what gets written next, and every message is read by the editorial team.
Disclaimer: This is an information site for general guidance only. Fred Duncombe does not sell goods or services.