herringbone bond
masonry
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The herringbone bond is a type of masonry bond where bricks are arranged in a pattern that resembles the bones of a herring fish. In this pattern, bricks are laid at a 45° angle to the direction of the row, rather than horizontally. Alternate courses of bricks are laid in opposing directions, creating a zigzag or V-shaped pattern. This systematic arrangement of bricks is crucial in masonry to ensure the stability and strength of walls and structures, and can also serve a decorative purpose.12
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