Solid Brick Walls

Bricks ~ these are walling units within a length of 337 5 mm, a width of 225 mm and a height of 112 5 mm. The usual size of bricks in common use is length 215 mm, width 102 5 mm and height 65 mm and like blocks they must be laid in a definite pattern or bond if they are to form a structural wall. Bricks are usually made from clay (BS 3921, BS EN 772-3 and BS EN 772-7) or from sand and lime (BS 187) and are available in a wide variety of strengths, types, textures, colours and special shaped bricks to BS 4729.

Brick Bonding Principles

Typical Details ~

Bonding ~ an arrangement of bricks in a wall, column or pier laid to a set pattern to maintain an adequate lap.

Purposes of Brick Bonding ~

1. Obtain maximum strength whilst distributing the loads to be carried throughout the wall, column or pier.

2. Ensure lateral stability and resistance to side thrusts.

3. Create an acceptable appearance.

   

Simple Bonding Rules ~

1. Bond is set out along length of wall working from each end to ensure that no vertical joints are above one another in consecutive courses.

   

2. Walls which are not in exact bond length can be set out thus

   

3. Transverse or cross joints continue unbroken across the width of wall unless stopped by a face stretcher.

   

Brick Bonding English Bond

English Bond ~ formed by laying alternate...