When you know what saw/blade length you're getting, I would suggest starting with Supercut Blades. They are far less expensive than many of the names...
With all due respect, That's your experience, mine and others are not quite the same.
I have resawn Sapele, 9 1/2" with my Grizzly GO513 and did not...
As much as I'd like to do a simple tent, during the winter our winds are too strong for it to withstand. If I build something with a roof, it will be...
If you're eventually going to cover it with drywall or T&G, I wouldn't go to the trouble of adding any additional layers of scrim paper or anything....