Stretcher bond is the most common brick laying pattern where bricks are offset by half with the long edge exposed. English bond produces a solid, one brick thick wall that is the strongest through alternating headers and stretchers. Flemish bond is considered the most decorative through alternating stretchers and headers in each row for a symmetrical pattern.

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i) Stretcher bond -
(also known as running bond) is the most common bond. It is easy to
lay. It is entirely composed of stretcher bricks, set in rows that are offset
by half a brick as shown in the figure.
Stretcher bond is generally used to build a single-brick wall.
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2. 2) English bond -
English bond is shown in the figure . This produces a solid wall
that is a full brick in depth. English bond is fairly easy to lay and
is the strongest bond for a one-brick-thick wall.

3. 3) Header bond –
(also known as Spanish bond) was a very common bond
for bearing walls.

4. 4) Flemish bond -
Flemish bond, also known as Dutch bond, has historically
always been considered the most decorative bond.

5. 5) Rat-trap bond-
also known as Chinese bond.
The air cavity gets created between
the bricks hence the name ‘Rat –
trap bond’. It requires less number of
bricks than a solid wall. Air cavity
helps in keeping the building cool.

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