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Q: Which type of bond gives a more pleasing appearance but is not a strong as English bond?
  • A. Stretcher bond
  • B. Head bond
  • C. English bond
  • D. Flemish bond
Correct Answer: Option D - Flemish bond– Flemish bond also known as Dutch bond is created by laying alternate headers and stretchers in a single course. The next course of brick is land such that header lies in middle of the stretcher in the course below, ie. the alternate headers of each course are centered on the stretcher of course below. Every alternate course of Flemish bond starts with header at the corner.
D. Flemish bond– Flemish bond also known as Dutch bond is created by laying alternate headers and stretchers in a single course. The next course of brick is land such that header lies in middle of the stretcher in the course below, ie. the alternate headers of each course are centered on the stretcher of course below. Every alternate course of Flemish bond starts with header at the corner.

Explanations:

Flemish bond– Flemish bond also known as Dutch bond is created by laying alternate headers and stretchers in a single course. The next course of brick is land such that header lies in middle of the stretcher in the course below, ie. the alternate headers of each course are centered on the stretcher of course below. Every alternate course of Flemish bond starts with header at the corner.