Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Stack Bonding † the quickest, easiest and most economical bond to
lay, as there is no need to cut bricks or to provide special sizes.
Visually the wall appears unbonded as continuity of vertical joints
is structurally unsound, unless wire bed-joint reinforcement is
placed in every horizontal course, or alternate courses where
loading is moderate. In cavity walls, wall ties should be closer than
normal at 600 mm max. spacing horizontally and 225 mm max.
spacing vertically and staggered.

Application † this distinctive uniform pattern is popular as non-
structural infill panelling to framed buildings and for non-load
bearing exposed brickwork partitions.

Brick Bonding---Stack Bond

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