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Old 01-07-2013, 07:11 PM
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The Ufer rod is used frequently here in Florida. Florida's soils generally do not hold moisture very well, but concrete does and this is where the Ufer ground rod is placed. Google "Ufer ground" or "Ufer rod" to find out more.
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