Orientation of A Brick
A brick is given a classification based on how its face is oriented relative to the face of the finished wall.
- Stretcher: A brick laid with its long narrow side exposed.
- Header: A brick laid flat with its width at the face of the wall, or parallel to the face of the wall.
- Soldier: A brick laid vertically with the long narrow side of the brick exposed.
- Sailor: A brick laid vertically with the broad face of the brick exposed.
- Rowlock: A brick laid on the long narrow side with the short end of the brick exposed.
- Shiner: A brick laid on the long narrow side with the broad face of the brick exposed.
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