Sources and methods

The news section of jointandgrain is compiled from a curated list of published feeds and indexes from specialist publications across Europe. These sources are selected for their focus on construction, materials, and manufacturing within the furniture and joinery sector, aligning with the site's emphasis on the piece and the joinery holding it together over mere styling. Each identified story is processed with automated assistance to extract the core facts, which are then rewritten into a concise, neutral summary. The original publication is clearly credited as the source for every summary, maintaining a transparent chain of attribution.

When a factual claim appears in only one publication, it is treated as a single-source report. Such information is included within the news summary but is explicitly noted as being from that single outlet. This approach allows jointandgrain to report developing stories while indicating that a particular detail has not yet been corroborated by other specialist sources. The site does not add external verification or commentary to these single-source points.

The reference pages, such as those on furniture types, construction methods, or brands, are built differently. They are constructed from stable, widely attested facts gathered from multiple authoritative sources. These pages feature a facts table presenting objective data and are accompanied by a credited photograph. The intent is to provide a durable, factual resource that documents established knowledge about classics, designers, materials, and standards within the field.

All content on jointandgrain is subject to scheduled review. News summaries are refreshed continuously as new information is published by the monitored sources. The factual reference pages are reviewed and updated on a regular quarterly cycle to incorporate any new, widely recognised developments or corrections. This process ensures the site's information remains current while its core reference material retains its stability and reliability.