Basket Weave

This is a non load-bearing, decorative bond. Three soldiers and three stretchers are combined in a variety of patterns



First, lay the initial courses with care, since they will be used to set the gauge for the basket-weave

Then build up the pillars on either side, taking care
to ensure these are all plumb, level and to gauge

Basket-weave panel built by Level 1 student, May '10

When setting out the opening, remember to allow 10mm on either side for the mortar joint

Image from Accent Masonry

Although the animation above shows only one line,
it is common to have three lines fixed on the wall,
for the stretcher-bricks

The following example shows a slight variation

Brickwork built by Level 1 student, Oct '10

This panel was finished with a single over-sailing course in Flemish bond, using snap-headers

Brickwork designed by student, drawn by Anne

The following shows a decorative panel with Basket-weave and Herring-bone. The pillars are built first and then the panel-bricks are laid using a line



Although there is no set-rules for laying each course, it is important that each brick remains stable

Adajacent bricks are used to support soldiers, and prevent them from tipping

For similar decorative panels, see Ornamental brickwork