Brick Bonds catalogues more than 50 bond patterns — from structural workhorses like English Bond and Flemish Bond to elaborate diaper patterns using contrasting brick colours — making visible a language of construction most people walk past without reading.
About This Book
Masonry is one of the most ancient building techniques in continuous use, yet the logic and poetry embedded in brick bonding patterns goes largely unremarked. This compact volume documents the full spectrum: structural bonds valued for their load-bearing integrity, economy bonds suited to cavity wall construction, and decorative bonds where diamond, heart, and chevron motifs emerge from the careful placement of headers and stretchers. The nomenclature alone repays attention — terms drawn from the brick's own anatomy and from the movements of laying — and Price traces how each name encodes a specific technical intention. An essential reference for architects, masonry designers, and anyone engaged with the material fabric of buildings.
Key Features
- 96 pages documenting over 50 brick bond and paving patterns, including structural, economy, and decorative diaper patterns
- Published by Melissa Price
What You'll Discover
- How traditional bonds such as English Bond and Flemish Bond achieve their structural strength through the alternation of headers and stretchers
- The functional logic behind bonds like Stretcher Bond, which prioritises speed of laying and cavity wall construction over decorative effect
- How diaper patterns exploit contrasting brick colours to produce diamond, heart, and zigzag motifs across a wall surface
- The etymology of bond nomenclature — terms rooted in the physical anatomy of the brick and the actions of the bricklayer — and what each name reveals about construction intent
About the Author
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Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 96
- Dimensions: 215 x 110 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781036964276
- Publisher: Melissa Price
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects and detailers specifying masonry, architectural students studying construction methods, and design enthusiasts with an interest in the material and decorative history of brickwork.