Abstract: A sheeting product in the form of a semi-transparent, non-organic and thin grid mesh having substantial inherent structural integrity is applied to exterior walls or similar outward structures at an early stage of building construction, so as to provide protection thereafter for the interior structure against the exterior environment, that sheeting product then becoming an integral part of the building. The strength of the material permits it to be installed through the use of booms or lifts (to the extent of the reach of these) without the use of scaffolding, and also permits elimination of any structural sheathing material and the use of a wider spacing between vertical studs, all of which contribute to savings in materials, labor, and the required time of the construction schedule.