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In _______ type of bond, the headers are distributed evenly.(a) Stretcher bond(b) Flemish bond(c) Header bond(d) English bondThe question was posed to me during an online exam.My question comes from Bonds in Brickwork in section Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct option is (b) Flemish bond

The best EXPLANATION: In Flemish bond, the headers are distributed evenly and hence, it creates a better appearance than the English bond. In Flemish Bond, in every course, the headers and stretchers are placed ALTERNATELY. Here, the QUOIN closer is put NEXT to the Quoin header in ALTERNATE courses to develop the face lap.



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