We got the plates that I was asking about done about 3-4 weeks ago but have been out of town since then and have not been able to post pictures. Went with the "seal weld only" and sent an official letter to the fella that hired me in to do the work for him to sign and protect myself. Stated it was a seal weld only and would not support any additional weight other than what was intended by the original engineer. Also suggested a sign that specified no parking of any type, foot traffic only and he said that was a good idea and they were going to stencil paint that above the plates. Took my helper up there to help me paint(my wife) who is also my photographer! Before and after photo's and some in between. Wife sure sets the camera angle good, hard to find a picture that does not have the company name showing on one of the cones!!! Second, watch the third picture, you may want to put on some cutting goggles to cut down on the glare....may even need a 12 shade to block that!!