The mainline tubing can generally be buried with no problems. However, it is possible for burrowing rodents like gophers or moles to chew right through the line. That aside, it is often desirable to bury the line to have it out of the way so it won't be seen or tripped over. Emitter tubing can always be covered with mulch, which is, in fact, desirable to protect it from the sun and extend its lifespan.

Born August 6th, 1934, Piers Anthony is the pseudonym of author Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob. Piers is a very prolific writer, whose first novel "Chthon" was published in 1967. Most of his early work is in the field of science fiction, and later he has done more fantasy. He has diversified into historical fiction, horror, martial arts, and erotic fiction as well. See similar questions...

For the most up-to-date source, see the Bibliography for an alphabetical listing of all the novels and short stories written by Piers. I decided to use "Compleat" as originally I thought it an English term or spelling. There have been a few books out using it, The Compleat Enchanter for one. I just thought it was unique and a little different. Then I received a letter from Piers Anthony, dated DisMember 14, 1999. See similar questions...

Most of his recent works are being published by TOR. Most major bookstores, such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, B. Daltons, Waldenbooks, and many others, regularly carry many of his current offerings. Amazon.com has an extensive listing of current and older books. eBay auctions is another source for older, out-of-print books and pulps (with short stories) and is also a place to acquire signed items. See similar questions...

You can write to Piers via the web by sending an e-mail to humfrey@hipiers.com. This is not Piers' actual e-mail address, but your mail will be printed and forwarded to him. Or write to him in care of TOR publishing. See similar questions...

Piers has just recently "physically" gotten on to the internet. He does have an e-mail and browser account and he has been surfing around to find out what the wide world of the internet is all about. In a recent interview that Marisol (of PATH) did with Piers, he was asked about his web connection. (Reprinted with permission.) I am slowly getting into the Internet, mainly so far with email and sightseeing various sites. As yet I haven't visited many websites, but I'll get there. See similar questions...

Allowable depth of bury can be calculated based on the allowable deflection as described above. Uni-Bell member products have been installed successfully at depths of fifty feet or more. The following tables are provided as quick reference. See similar questions...

The Powertrusion pole is buried to the same specifications as other poles, 10% of the pole height plus 2 feet. See similar questions...

The current law does not mention this specifically, but the Financial Institutions Division currently expects this to be included in all care. See similar questions...

If you search newsgroups for "piers" you will also turn up alt.fan.piers. The "piers" referred to in alt.fan.piers isn't Piers *Anthony*. It's Piers *Wombwell*, the world-famous Piers. They also have an FAQ which I would recommend before making any assumptions about the group. Please do not cross-post if you do participate in the alt.fan.piers group. See similar questions...

No. Only Hi Piers is the official Piers Anthony site. This site is just one fan's dedication to the literary works of Piers Anthony. Only a tribute, an information resource, and a chance to catalog my collection, although HiPiers now has a link to The Compleat Piers Anthony. :-) See similar questions...

Neither is really any better than the other, it is more of a matter of personal preference. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. See similar questions...

Helical Piers need a minimum of 5 feet of soil above the top helix and need to be deeper than the active zone of soil, which is the zone of seasonal wetting and drying. Also, the Helical Pier needs to achieve the torque (turning or twisting force) specified on the plan of repair. Torque will vary based upon depth and density of the soil. See similar questions...

Most typical residential homes will require piers to be spaced 5 to 8 feet apart. Your engineer or Certified Foundation Specialist can best answer this question for you. See similar questions...

No. There are significant differences between these companies, the helical products they offer, and the A. B. Chance Company products. Several manufacturers have introduced products that compete with the A. B. Chance Company, and some of these products LOOK the same. The consumer has a hard time telling the difference. The following are a few examples of how the buyer can be deceived: a. A. B. See similar questions...

There are a number of companies that have systems that are marketed as solutions to underpinning properties. The key to the success or failure of any underpinning system is the type of soil conditions to which it must perform and its ability to provide a factor of safety. Any underpinning system must be able to withstand changes of moisture within the active zone of soil, and the system must be able to resist unexpected additional loads. See similar questions...

A. B. Chance Company specifies that their underpinning bracket is dry-packed with non-shrink grout to ensure proper bearing and to avoid point loading which could damage the footing and foundation. Two holes are then drilled into the foundation through the mounting bolt slots of the bracket. The underpinning bracket requires two anchor bolts with 3,500 lbs. of tension capacity. This restricts any potential movement of the bracket thus ensuring continuous alignment of the pier and footing. See similar questions...

We cannot answer that. Your local site-specific soil conditions together with the frame reaction (which changes greatly on building widths and varied snow loads), govern the ultimate design of the footing and piers. This is up to your foundation engineer. See similar questions...

Please inquire if you do not see what you need as we are always looking for new information to collect. See similar questions...

PIERS is available as hard copy reports on tape, diskette, or CD-ROM, through the internet and direct on-line access. See similar questions...