Important Terms that Describe the Parts of Walls Brick Terminology Important Terms that Describe the Parts of Walls

Mortar Joints Horizontal joints in the brick pattern Bed Joints Head Joints Horizontal joints in the brick pattern Head Joint Vertical mortar joints in the brick pattern Bed Joint

Joint Shapes Mortar joints are shaped while mortar is still soft. Clean and neat mortar joints can make or break a good job. Tags: Mortar that is squeezed out while shaping the joint. Brush or scrape away. Pock marks: Voids in the face of the mortar joints. Fill and smooth. Even: Mortar joints need to be even in depth. No waving.

Mortar Joint Types

Mortar Joint Shapes

Mortar Joint Shapes

Mortar Joint Shapes

Mortar Joint Shapes

Brick Positions Each side of a brick has a different name. This depends on which side is facing you as you look at a wall.

Brick Positions Header Stretcher

Brick Positions Soldier Sailor

Brick Positions Rowlock Shiner

Brick Bonds (Patterns) There are dozens of bonds in masonry. These are the more popular bonds you should know the names for: Running 50/50 Bond

Brick Bonds Running Third Stack

Brick Bonds Basket Weave Stretched Basket Weave

Brick Bonds Herringbone 45 Degree Herringbone 90 Degree

Brick Bonds English Flemish

Brick Bonds Common Bond

Brick Terms Course: A row of masonry within a wall Course 9 Course 8

Brick Terms Wythe: A lift, or wall, of masonry Single or double wythe

Head Joint /Bed Joint Head Joint: vertical mortar joints Bed Joints: horizontal mortar joints