Although these specials may seem inter-changable, there are subtle differences, related to which side of the brick is buttered and which is the face-side
Stretcher
Header
These two are used for brickwork that is circular on plan, like chimneys or water-wells, where the circle is flat and horizontal
The names denote the face on the resulting brickwork
Sources vary on the correct term for these bricks, particularly between Britain, Australia and America. They have been referred to as Culvert, Arch, Chimney, Radial and Tapered. The best place to look is the British Standard, BS 4729
The names denote the face on the resulting brickwork
Sources vary on the correct term for these bricks, particularly between Britain, Australia and America. They have been referred to as Culvert, Arch, Chimney, Radial and Tapered. The best place to look is the British Standard, BS 4729
Stretcher
Header
This is where the brickwork is circular on the elevation, such as arches or windows. In this case the circle would be upright or vertical
Again, the names denotes which face is seen on the finished work
Again, the names denotes which face is seen on the finished work
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