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Stretchers and headers pattern

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The stretchers and headers pattern is a bricklaying technique where bricks are laid in alternating orientations. Stretchers refer to bricks laid lengthwise, while headers refer to bricks laid widthwise.

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