This animation shows the construction and bonding for an internal corner. The quoin brick is always laid first
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30 June 2011
29 June 2011
English Bond
This animation demonstrates the bonding for a 1-brick wide internal corner in English Bond
28 June 2011
27 June 2011
Monk Bond
Similar to Flemish, but with two stretchers and then a header on the same course. It is relatively easy to build and has ability to form diagonal patterns
26 June 2011
Rat Trap Bond
Image from Contractor Talk
The cavity provides a natural temperature-control, and so this bond is popular in India
25 June 2011
Twisted Pillars
This animation shows the construction of a twisted brick pillar, 440 by 440mm and offset by 10 degrees
24 June 2011
Basket Weave
This is a non load-bearing, decorative bond. Three soldiers and three stretchers are combined in a variety of patterns