English Cross Bond

Basics in Building Construction 4(2+2)

Lesson 11 : Bonds In Brick Work

English Cross Bond

This is a modification of English bond, used to improve the appearance of the wall. This bondm combines the requirements of beauty and strength. Special features of bond are:
  • Alternate courses of headers and stretchers are provided as in English bond.
  • Queen closers are placed next to quoin headers.
  • A header is introduced next to the quoin stretcher in every alternate stretcher course.
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