Which of the following bonds is preferred to be used in ½-brick thick leaves of cavity walls?
- AHeader bond
- BStretcher bondCorrect
- CSingle Flemish bond
- DEnglish bond
Solution
Concept
Bond in half-brick walls
Step-by-step solution
1. A half-brick thick wall shows only stretchers. 2. Stretcher bond is therefore used for the leaves of cavity walls.
Explanation
Half-brick thickness = stretcher bond.
Why the other options are wrong
Header bond is for 1 brick curved walls; English/Flemish need full-brick thickness.
Shortcut
½ brick → stretcher.
Correct answer: B) Stretcher bond