Flemish Bond

Bricks are laid as alternate header, and stretchers in the similar course, the header in one course being in the center of the stretcher in the course above and below. In this bond, further to queen closer and a three-fourth brick bat has to be used. Figure 10 gives the details with a stopped end.

The choice of the bond depends on the function, situation, load and thickness of the wall. A Flemish bond provides an attractive appearance although an English bond is stronger. In our country, English bond is used hugely for constructing brick masonry.