We used a Sawzall to cut through the plaster and wood lath at the junction of wall and ceiling.
Stabilizing a Brick Exterior
Fortunately, the brick was soft enough that the bit tended to emerge cleanly on the outside.
Stabilizing a Brick Exterior
We secured the inboard ends of the rods to Simpson HDU2 hold-downs attached to the ends of the joists.
Stabilizing a Brick Exterior
Where the rods emerged from the brick outside, we applied sealant, then capped them with 6-inch-by-6-inch-by-3/8-inch galvanized plates fabricated by a local metal shop.