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Whilst Stretcher Bond is the traditional laying pattern for brickwork, there are a variety
of other bonds and finishes that can be used to create different effects and significantly
impact the appearance of the finished brick home.
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ENGLISH BOND
Alternate courses are composed of
stretchers (the length of a brick) or
header (the end of a brick).
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FLEMISH BOND
In each course (row of bricks) the bricks
are laid alternately stretcher and header.
The header is positioned above the centre
of the stretcher below.
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STRETCHER/RUNNING BOND
This is the standard brick lay where
the bricks are laid lengthwise and the
overlap on the course below is exactly
half the brick.
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STACKED BOND
The stacked bond features bricks stacked
one above the other so they are aligned
vertically.
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DOG TOOTHING
Using the brick corners as a feature.
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QUONING
Using alternate brick sizes and/or colours to
create a feature of the external corners of the
building.
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SOLDERING
Bricks are laid vertically.
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CORBELLING
Corbelled bricks are either proud or indented
from the remaining.
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BANDING
The use of a different type/colour of brick to create a band in contrast to the background.
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