What bond type is typically used for chimney brickwork?

• A. Stack Bond
• B. Running Bond
• C. Flemish Bond
• D. English Bond

Answer: (B)

Running bond is the typical choice for chimney brickwork because it is simple, economical, and well suited to walls that are a single brick in thickness around the flue. In this pattern each brick is a stretcher laid with the joints offset from the course below, producing continuous horizontal lines that run the length of the chimney. This arrangement provides adequate bonding and load distribution for a standard chimney while keeping construction straightforward and fast. In contrast, bonds that use headers to tie courses (like English) or that place alternating headers and stretchers in every course (Flemish) add complexity and cost and are chosen when extra shear strength or a particular appearance is desired. For many chimneys, the balance of strength, ease of work, and economy makes running bond the practical default.