English bond
Headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses.
Strongest of the types of bonds.
Provides a rough appearance.
Absence of vertical joints in the structure.
Special attention is not required for this bond.
Progress of work is more.
Costly, no brickbats are used.
Skilled labor is not required for its construction.
Less mortar is used.
Flemish bond
Headers and stretchers are laid alternately in each course.
Comparatively less strong for walls more than 30cm thick.
Provide a good appearance.
Partly continuous vertical joints appear in the structure.
Special attention is required for this bond.
Progress of work is less.
Economical, as brickbats are used.
Skilled labor is required for its construction.
More mortar is used due to the use of bats.
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