DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGLISH BOND AND FLEMISH BOND:
1-English bond is much stronger than flemish bond for the walls thicker more than 1½ brick.
2-Flemish bond shows more attractive and pleasing appearance of masonry work.
3-Flemish bond is economical as it uses broken brick bats, although it requires some extra mortar for additional joints.
4-Uses of flemish bond is a bit difficult than english bond. Flemish bond requires more skilled labour and supervision.
Note :
Flemish bond can be sub-divided into two different categories :
a- Double flemish bond
b- Single flemish bond and
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