Brick Bonds

Brick Bonds node groups are the heart of Trowel. There are four types available, representing the most commonly used brick bonds:

Stack Bond

• Bricks are laid in a simple, straight line, one on top of the other. This bond is straightforward and gives a uniform look to the wall.

Running Bond

• Each row of bricks is offset from the row below, creating a staggered pattern. This bond not only adds visual interest but also enhances wall stability.

Row Alternate

• Alters the pattern's alignment from one course to the next.

LP Collection

• Field for selecting a Low Poly bricks Collection.

Use Hipoly

• Checkbox to toggle the use of high poly bricks from the corresponding collections.

Color Preview

• Activates rendering each brick type in different colors, visible in Material Preview viewport shading.

Boolean Geo IN

• Input for geometry used to cut openings (like doors, windows). Accepts either a Single Mesh object or a Collection.

End A and B Checkboxes

• These checkboxes allow you to disable half bricks at each end of the wall (if the wall is not a closed shape). This is useful when you need to manually connect walls together.

Outside/Inside Checkbox

• This checkbox allows you to switch the wall's appearance between the front or back of the face of the input geometry.

Symmetry

• This checkbox controls the bricks' placement in a row. When On, the row begins and ends with a full brick. When Off, the row starts with a full brick but ends with a half brick.

Common Bond +

• A combination of running bond with headers every few courses, commonly every fifth or sixth course. It's a traditional bond that balances both aesthetics and structural integrity.

C.Bond Alternate

• Switches the brick placement for header rows only, making them start with either a 3/4 brick or a half brick.

C.Bond Shift

• This parameter allows you to shift header rows up or down.

C.Bond Range

• This parameter adjusts the number of rows between header rows, changing from the default (commonly every fifth or sixth course) to any other value. For example, setting it to 1 transforms Common Bond into English Bond.

Flemish Bond

• Alternates between headers and stretchers in each course, providing a decorative and strong bond pattern. This bond is known for its historical use and intricate appearance.