Brick, 2020
7.875 in x 3.5 in x 2.125 in
Concrete or plaster
Brick orientation: a brick is given a classification based on how it is laid, and how the exposed face is oriented relative to the face of the finished wall.
Stretcher: A brick laid flat with its long narrow side exposed.
Header: A brick laid flat with its width exposed.
Soldier: A brick laid vertically with its long narrow side 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.
