English bond :
The Bond with alternate courses of headers and stretchers with a closer placed next to quoin header is called as the English Bond.
Points Should be Remembered for English bond:
1. A heading course should never start with a queen Closer.
2. There is no continuous vertical joint.
3. Walls of even number of half bricks in thickness present the same appearance on both faces.
4. Walls of odd numbers of half bricks in thickness will show each course comprising of headers on one face and stretchers on another face.
Flemish Bond:
The Bond which consists of the alternate header and stretcher in the course is called as Flemish Bond.
Points should be remembered for Flemish bond.
1. It starts with a header at the corner.
2. The vertical joints are staggered in each course.
3. Flemish Bond appears more attractive and pleasing but it is less stronger and compact than English Bond.
4. Flemish Bond is slightly economical as a number of brick bats can be used.