Which bond is described as alternate centered header bond?

Which bond is described as alternate centered header bond?

• A. English bond
• B. Running bond
• C. Stack bond
• D. Flemish bond

Answer: (D)

Flemish bond is the one where each course shows both headers and stretchers in an alternating pattern, with the header centered over the joints between the bricks in the courses above and below. This creates the distinctive alternating, centered header look described. It combines the load distribution of headers with the visual rhythm of an alternating pattern, giving a balanced, decorative wall finish. This differs from English bond, which places all headers in one course and all stretchers in the next; running bond, which uses all stretchers with continuous horizontal joints; and stack bond, where vertical joints align with no staggering.

Flemish bond is the one where each course shows both headers and stretchers in an alternating pattern, with the header centered over the joints between the bricks in the courses above and below. This creates the distinctive alternating, centered header look described. It combines the load distribution of headers with the visual rhythm of an alternating pattern, giving a balanced, decorative wall finish. This differs from English bond, which places all headers in one course and all stretchers in the next; running bond, which uses all stretchers with continuous horizontal joints; and stack bond, where vertical joints align with no staggering.