[Nealtw]

Simpson's have a new system just for that.
How to Install the BVLZ Brick Veneer Ledger Connector - YouTube

 

[Nealtw]

I understand the horizontal load between the bricks will collapse but i dont see why if i cut the joist off an 1/8 of an inch off in front of the brick and attach a ledger there will be no pressure on the brick? If that makes sense. The old joist will be sandwiched between supporting

So you would lag bolt into end grain. in a word NO

 

[Nealtw]

I mentioned the bvlz in my first post. Is there any reason i cant use it?

As long as you have stucture behind the plywood like a 2x? rim joist.

 

[Nealtw]

No i would lag bolt into the house band... the joist would be sandwiched taking the horizontal load keeping the brick from collapsing

You could do that with a pipe or anything for a spacer but a single at each end would be way under what it should be and with out any house wrap in that hole I would expect some rot below that, after years of water getting in there and down.

 

[Nealtw]

Interesting items. No one around here offers them, so direct order would be necessary.

I have seen them used but it looks good.

 

[Nealtw]

Im confused what you said about a single on each end... im planning on using a single ledger on each side of the fire place. Which will span about 6 feet per ledger then free stand the fire place with its own supports but also tie it into the joist next to it. Its all cinderblock in the basement its 40 yrs old and no moisture has gotten to the inner band as you can see. Thanks for everyones reply even if i dont end up doing it myself i wanna make sure its done the right way im going through the best options

It is a double in front of the fireplace hung from a double on both sides.