How to Use noncombustible in a Sentence

noncombustible

adjective
  • In this case, lay the project out on a flat, noncombustible surface—the shop floor.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Any sheds in the zone would need a noncombustible exterior.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Install noncombustible hardscape such as gravel or paving stones around your home and keep it free of debris.
    — USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
  • Unlike wood used in pieces such as two-by-fours, mass timber products are designed to be noncombustible.
    — Ryan Ori, chicagotribune.com, 28 Sep. 2021
  • It’s always bound with oxygen atoms to make phosphates, which are stable, or noncombustible.
    — Anna Clark, ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2023
  • That includes features such as self-closing doors and noncombustible stairways.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Bare soil is also considered noncombustible but may require more maintenance to keep it free from weeds and grass.
    — USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
  • Fences should not be connected to homes or, if they are connected, be made of noncombustible material for the last 5 feet.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Trees would also be allowed, but would need to be trimmed away from walls and roofs, and residents could install only noncombustible fencing against the house.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The focus should be on noncombustible or low-ignition species, many of which are also drought-tolerant — such as succulents.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Items mentioned in the ban include noncombustible products which can be chewed, absorbed, dissolved or ingested by other means.
    — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • To help prevent this, fencing attached to your home or within 5 feet of your home should be made from a noncombustible material such as metal.
    — USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
  • It was intended, in part, to redirect adult smokers to noncombustible products such as e-cigarettes.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Steps like installing a roof with noncombustible coverings or clearing away flammable vegetation near a home can limit the damage.
    — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Siding and trim can be noncombustible, ignition-resistant, or combustible.
    — Time, 22 Aug. 2023
  • This means new homes are being constructed with noncombustible or fire-resistant materials.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Even simple efforts, such as creating a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around the home, installing screens on vents, and maintaining decks and yards, can make homes safer.
    — Mike Zukerman, The Mercury News, 27 July 2024
  • Today, about 30 percent of the firm’s revenue comes from noncombustible ways of delivering nicotine.
    — Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2021
  • For this reason, homeowners should build decks and porches with heavy timber or noncombustible materials like metal or concrete.
    — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
  • So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Hapi Homes, a modular home company, is seeing skyrocketing demand thanks to its noncombustible light-gauge steel framing.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Hardie board, a signature siding of Modern Farmhouse style, is noncombustible, the company said, so the choice will come in handy in case of another fire.
    — Sarah Paynter, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Install noncombustible gutter covers to stop leaf and debris accumulation.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Cover chimney and stovepipe outlets with a noncombustible corrosion resistant metal mesh screens with 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch openings.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The use of concrete as a noncombustible material in AC may lead to fewer claims in the future, as homes built with this technology are better equipped to withstand wildfires.
    — Michael Molitch-Hou, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • High-quality flood barriers, noncombustible insulation and better roofs are likely uses, the insurer said.
    — Leslie Scism, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022
  • According to CalFire, eaves, which hang over the side of the house, should be boxed in and protected with ignition-resistant or noncombustible materials.
    — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
  • Such wood can be used in place of those noncombustible materials in exterior walls, according to Escobar and a review of state and international building codes.
    — Gordon Rago, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
  • This number has been volatile since the pandemic, but will remain weak if PMI can persuade large numbers of American smokers to switch to noncombustible products.
    — Carol Ryan, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Other tips include installing ember-resistant vents, fire-retardant roofs and building the first 6 inches of exterior walls with noncombustible materials, like brick.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

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