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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Mortar Joint Types

5. Mortar Joint Shapes

6. Mortar Joint Shapes

7. Mortar Joint Shapes

8. Mortar Joint Shapes

9. 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.

10. Brick Positions
Header Stretcher

11. Brick Positions
Soldier Sailor

12. Brick Positions
Rowlock Shiner

13. 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

14. Brick Bonds
Running Third
Stack

15. Brick Bonds
Basket Weave
Stretched Basket Weave

16. Brick Bonds
Herringbone 45 Degree
Herringbone 90 Degree

17. Brick Bonds
English
Flemish

18. Brick Bonds
Common Bond

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

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

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