Polar Aurora · 12 x 14 ft · Steel
Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window: specs and what fits
Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window is a 12 x 14 ft (168 sq ft) steel shed, listed at $429.99, or $2.56 per sq ft, below the $5.25 median for steel kits we track. It can hold a lawn tractor and needs a 14 x 16 ft gravel pad of about 4.3 tons.
Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window specifications
| Brand | Polar Aurora |
|---|---|
| Nominal footprint | 12 x 14 ft |
| Floor area | 168 sq ft |
| Material | Steel |
| Floor | not stated in listing; plan a floor kit or base |
| Listed price | $429.99 |
| Price per sq ft | $2.56 (median for steel: $5.25) |
| Features in listing | Window(s) |
| Permit status (size only) | Depends on your town |
Figures come from the manufacturer's Amazon listing. Nominal sizes are usually measured at the roof line or outside the walls, so interior floor is a little smaller. Confirm door opening and interior height on the listing before buying for a mower or tall tools.
What fits in the Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window?
| Item (on its own) | How many fit |
|---|---|
| Lawn tractor | 1 |
| Push mower | 12+ |
| Adult bike | 8 |
| Wheelbarrow | 10 |
| 96 gal trash can | 12+ |
| Shelving unit | 12+ |
Counts assume items flat on the floor with a clear aisle from the door. Wall hooks for bikes and tools raise them a lot. Run your own list through the shed size calculator.
What else does it need?
- Base: 14 x 16 ft pad, 4.3 tons of stone at 4 in, or a 103-bag slab. Full foundation quantities for a 12x14.
- Anchors: about 6, corners plus the long walls. Anchor kits compared.
- Inside: shelving, a solar light and a proper lock. Shed shelving, solar shed lights.
Other 12 x 14 ft kits
Same footprint, different builds and prices.
Prices change often; the button shows today's price on Amazon.
More Polar Aurora sheds
- Polar Aurora 6x8 FT Outdoor Storage Shed (6 x 8 ft, $200)
- Polar Aurora 10X12 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed (10 x 12 ft, $370)
- Polar Aurora 10X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window (10 x 14 ft, $400)
- Polar Aurora 10x16 Outdoor Storage Metal Shed (10 x 16 ft, $390)
Similar-size kits from other brands
- AMERLIFE 10x16x7 FT Outdoor Storage Shed (10 x 16 ft, $900)
- Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed (8 x 20 ft, $2,606)
- Arrow Classic Metal Shed (12 x 12 ft, $1,120)
- Arrow Shed Elite 12' x 16' Tall Outdoor Steel Storage Shed (12 x 16 ft, $2,221)
- Garvee 10x14 ft Metal Outdoor Storage Shed (10 x 14 ft, $420)
- MNLR 10x14 FT Metal Storage Shed with Reinforced Frame (10 x 14 ft, $420)
Frequently asked questions
What size foundation does the Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window need?
A 12 x 14 ft shed sits best on a pad 1 ft larger on every side: 14 x 16 ft. At 4 in of compacted crushed stone that is about 4.3 tons; a 4 in concrete slab under the footprint takes 103 bags of 80 lb mix. Whatever base you choose, it must be flat and level, because resin and steel kits rack out of square on uneven ground and the doors stop closing.
Does the Polar Aurora 12X14 FT Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Window need a permit?
At 168 sq ft it is exempt only where the 200 sq ft IRC exemption is adopted unamended. The IRC exempts one-story storage sheds up to 200 sq ft, but many towns lower that to 120 or 100 sq ft, and setbacks, HOA rules and electrical work apply regardless. Check your local code before ordering.
Is $429.99 a good price for this shed?
It works out to $2.56 per sq ft. Across the 69 steel kits we track, the middle 80 percent run $3.08 to $13.17 per sq ft with a median of $5.25, so this listing is below the $5.25 median. Amazon prices move often, and the same model in another color can list for a different price, so compare the variants below.
This page is researched guidance, not professional engineering, legal or building-code advice. Sizes, loads and permit rules vary by product and by town: check your local code and the kit manufacturer's instructions before you build.