The simplest to lay, and therefore the most common, the bricks
are laid flat long side to the face of the wall.
This bond is sometimes known as running bond. This bond is the
simplest bond that is used today, this bond is not suitable as a
stand alone structural wall and a structural wall built directly
behind it, fixed with wall ties would be needed. Stretcher Bond is
normally used a facade for the main structural building. It can
look very plain, but with the introduction of other patterns can
look very affective.