Brick Bonds

What is a brick bond in masonry?

• A specific pattern of arranging bricks to ensure structural stability

• A tool used for cutting bricks

• A type of glue used between bricks

• A specific pattern of arranging bricks for aesthetic purposes

What is a header?

• A brick laid vertically with its longest surface towards the front

• A brick laid horizontally with its smaller surface toward the front of the wall

• A tool used to apply mortar

• A decorative element on top of a wall

What is a stretcher?

• A layer of mortar

• A brick laid vertically with its smaller surface toward the front

• A brick laid horizontally with its longest surface towards the front of the wall

• A machine used to stretch bricks into shape

What is the purpose of a queen closer?

• To support the roof

• A brick cut in half lengthwise

• To decorate the wall

• To act as a doorstop

Which bond is considered the strongest?

• Flemish bond

• English bond

• Queen closer bond

• Stretcher bond

What is the main characteristic of a Flemish bond?

• Only uses headers in every course

• Uses no mortar

• Only uses stretchers in every course

• Alternating courses of headers and stretchers