Vandersanden
Academy
A block bond is a combination of two bricklaying patterns: the stretcher bond and the stacked bond. The mason places two layers in stacked bond. The next two layers are also in stacked bond, but staggered by half a brick length.
Two centimetre thick strips sawn from the visible faces of original facing bricks, which have the same technical properties as facing bricks. Brick slips are lightweight and easy to install with insulation systems such as E-Board®.
Masonry bond is the pattern used to lay the facing bricks in the facade. Seen together, the facing bricks form an overall motif, which we then call the masonry bond.
The chosen masonry bond strongly influences the appearance of the facade. The most common bonds are the stretcher and random bonds. Stacked bond (or tiled bond) and header bond are also gaining in popularity. Then there are also decorative bonds that allow you to achieve a special effect in a particular part of the facade or building.
A butt joint or square joint is a vertical joint in masonry.
Open butt joints are vertical joints that are not filled with mortar or grout. In residential construction, these open butt joints often serve to ventilate the cavity behind the facade or to drain water.