What is stretcher bond?

Question

What is a stretcher bond when it comes to bricklaying and is it suitable for a DIY job? When should it be used?

John · Answer

Stretcher bond is the term given to the repeating pattern the bricks are laid in. This pattern includes vertical supports tied into the foundation of the structure on the wall being built. Batter boards and string may be used to ensure a brick wall follows the correct line with neat plumb level work 👍

Nathan · Answer

A normal brick panel usually consists of header then stretchers after securing hamd on first course a stretcher is the long face on a brick

Neil · Answer

stretcher bond is the bond you see on all houses. the face of a brick is called the stretcher and the end of a brick is called a header. When you build a wall you lay your first course of stretchers and then the next course each stretcher finishes half way over the course below.this forms a stong bond.

Matthew · Answer

Stretcher bond is the most common bricklaying bond used today, it is the simplest to do, usually used as external walls tied into internal walls. Always keep the per pends in line using a level/plumb bob

Eric · Answer

Hi , stretcher bond is just a name given to the kind of way to lay bricks , half bond  ie one course laid followed by another on top half of that brick and so on , hope this has helped you .

Richard · Answer

Stretchered bond is a bond which is half bond with the brick below  you can use it any time u like if u choose a different bond the laying of the bricks will be longer

Neil · Answer

Hi ,the stretcher is the most commonly used bond on new build properties today,every other course of brick alternates so that the brick below is half bonded.the perpend joint is verticle as you look at the brickwork face on.

Toni · Answer

Just general bricklaying one brick over two the easiest and mist common way if bricklaying

Patrick · Answer

The simplest pattern of bricks overlapping by half above and below suitable for garden walls

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