Stretcher Bond pattern
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Peter P
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Mon May 26, 2003 3:45 am
- Location: Kent
I've read on your site that herringbone is the preferred pattern for driveways. Both myself and my wife prefer the stretcher bond pattern. Is this a definate no no or is it just slightly weaker in strength than the herringbone pattern. We will be using 50mm deep block paving and we only have the one car. The driveway won't be subject to heavy daily use. Many thanks for your help.
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Herringbone is preferred because it gives a full interlock - that is, the pattern resist being shifted either logitudinally or transversely. However, as it's your own driveway, you can have whatever pattern your heart desires, including stretcher bond.
The only word of advice I'd offer is that you make sure the bond runs transversely (pavior-speak for the bricks to run across the drive rather than 'up and down', which is referred to as longitudinal). Laying transversely is more pleasing to the eye, is structurally stonger, and has the added benefit of hiding any slight pattern creep for casual passers-by. :)
The only word of advice I'd offer is that you make sure the bond runs transversely (pavior-speak for the bricks to run across the drive rather than 'up and down', which is referred to as longitudinal). Laying transversely is more pleasing to the eye, is structurally stonger, and has the added benefit of hiding any slight pattern creep for casual passers-by. :)